What are the schools like in Manti, UT?

Manti is served primarily by South Sanpete District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Manti?

The median household income in Manti, UT is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Manti, UT?

Manti has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

Manti, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Manti, UT affordable or expensive?

Manti's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manti is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,900 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manti, UT?

Manti has a violent crime rate of 126.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 349.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manti, UT a Good Place to Live?

Manti is a small town of 3,474 in Utah, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Manti stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Manti is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manti 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: 92.9

Manti's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manti costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Manti, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manti's violent crime rate is 126.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.1 /100k

Property Crime

349.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Manti is served primarily by South Sanpete District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Manti, UT	National Avg
School District	South Sanpete District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manti sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 13.1 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manti, UT
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	13.1"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	Manti, UT	National Avg
Population	3,474	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sterling, UT 6 mi Ephraim, UT 7 mi Mayfield, UT 11 mi Fayette, UT 12 mi Gunnison, UT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Manti

Manti, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84642

Manti vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manti, UT affordable or expensive?

Manti's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Manti roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,900 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Manti, UT?

Manti's violent crime rate is 126.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 349.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manti?

Public schools in Manti are operated by South Sanpete District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manti, UT a good place to live?

Manti, UT has a population of 3,474, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Manti?

Manti averages 37.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.1 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manti?

Manti, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84642.

What is the population of Manti?

The population of Manti, Utah is 3,474 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manti?

Key numbers for living in Manti: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $236,900, median household income $53,750, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manti side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.