What are the schools like in Manson, WA?

Manson is served primarily by Manson School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Manson?

The median household income in Manson, WA is $55,283 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Manson, WA?

Manson has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Manson, WA affordable or expensive?

Manson's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manson is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $418,500 and the median rent is $1,073 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manson, WA?

Manson has a violent crime rate of 141.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1693.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manson, WA a Good Place to Live?

Manson is a small town of 1,385 in Washington, with a median household income of $55,283 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Manson stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Manson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manson 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: 102.0

Manson's overall cost of living index is 102.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manson costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Manson, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$418,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,073	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,283	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manson's violent crime rate is 141.2 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.2 /100k

Property Crime

1693.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Manson is served primarily by Manson School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Manson, WA	National Avg
School District	Manson School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manson sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 12.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manson, WA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	12.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.5"

Demographics

Metric	Manson, WA	National Avg
Population	1,385	—
Median Age	54.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chelan, WA 7 mi Chelan Falls, WA 10 mi Entiat, WA 14 mi Waterville, WA 16 mi Pateros, WA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Manson

Manson, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98831

Manson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manson, WA affordable or expensive?

Manson's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Manson roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $418,500 and median rent is $1,073/month.

What is the crime rate in Manson, WA?

Manson's violent crime rate is 141.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1693.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manson?

Public schools in Manson are operated by Manson School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manson, WA a good place to live?

Manson, WA has a population of 1,385, a median household income of $55,283, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 Manson?

Manson averages 34.3°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.0 inches with about 20.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manson?

Manson, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98831.

What is the population of Manson?

The population of Manson, Washington is 1,385 with a median age of 54.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manson?

Key numbers for living in Manson: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $418,500, median household income $55,283, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.