Manteno is a small town of 8,632 in Illinois, with a median household income of $90,370
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Manteno stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Manteno is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Manteno city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Manteno's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Manteno costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Manteno, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$235,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$986
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,370
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Manteno's violent crime rate is 174.4 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.4 /100k
Property Crime
337.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Manteno is served primarily by Manteno CUSD 5.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Manteno, IL
National Avg
School District
Manteno CUSD 5
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Manteno sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Manteno's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Manteno roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $235,600 and median rent is $986/month.
Manteno's violent crime rate is 174.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 337.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Manteno are operated by Manteno CUSD 5.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Manteno, IL has a population of 8,632, a median household income of $90,370, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Manteno averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Manteno, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60950.
The population of Manteno, Illinois is 8,632 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Manteno: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $235,600, median household income $90,370, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manteno side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
