ManhattanIL
A town of 11,026, settled in 1886. Safer than 96% of U.S. towns.
What makes Manhattan stand out
The 2 things Manhattan does most differently from other towns.
Manhattan has grown 33.1% since 2010
7,051 people in 2010; 11,026 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Manhattan’s report card
Now in Manhattan
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manhattan. Another town gets a different order.
Homes in Manhattan sell for about $420K
The median sale price was $420,000 in May 2026.
Less crime per resident than 96% of U.S. towns
Manhattan reports less crime per resident than 96% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Manhattan beats the Illinois average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Manhattan | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.2% | 17.8% |
Most working residents commute out of Manhattan
Most working residents leave Manhattan for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Joliet (8%) and New Lenox (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Manhattan has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
3.4% of Manhattan is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manhattan Central Park | 0.2 mi | 7 |
| 2. Gustafson Grove | — | 2 |
| 3. Leighlinbridge Park | — | 2 |
95% of working residents leave Manhattan for work
Where Manhattan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Manhattan
Village in Illinois, United States
Manhattan (MANN-haton) is a village in Will County, Illinois. The population was 9,385 at the time of the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 10,772 as of July 2024. The community is located in northeastern Illinois approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Chicago.
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- Established
- 1886
- Population
- 9,385
- Area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- ZIP code
- 60442