There are 7 independent living communities serving Manhattan, Kansas. This includes 4 communities in Manhattan and 3 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 up to $128 per day, with a median expenditure running around $68. The monthly expense averages about $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. Annually, the average cost is around $24,618, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Manhattan generally range between $1,870 per month and $2,493 per month. The median cost is approximately $2,375 per month, or about $28,504 yearly.
Manhattan is a medium sized city in Riley County, Kansas. With 60,892 residents residing in the city limits and 90,736 in the surrounding metro area, it is the 8th biggest city in the state. People over the age of 55 constitute approximately 16% of the community.
Manhattan has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The median housing price in the city is $144,000, which is higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. Manhattan also has a low unemployment rate of about 4.05%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($23,000 per person), versus the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas.
Manhattan has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other American cities, Manhattan has average air quality ratings.