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Manhattan, Kansas · ZIP 66502

Manhattan — ZIP 66502

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Manhattan (66502) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Manhattan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $268K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency35%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$268K
Median rent$1,183/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$268K

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,102

Violent Crime

214

Property Crime

888

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Riley County, Kansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Marlatt ElemKG–05454
62%
60%
Lee ElemPK–05299
47%
47%
Theo Roosevelt ElemPK–05468
42%
47%
Bluemont Elementary SchoolKG–05207
42%
47%
Susan B Anthony Middle School06–08775
33%
43%
Northview ElemKG–05364
32%
37%
Oliver Brown ElementaryPK–05338
32%
47%
Woodrow Wilson ElemKG–05207
32%
42%
Manhattan High School09–122,087
28%
33%
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School06–08730
21%
30%
Manhattan Virtual AcademyKG–12153
17%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,247

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

25.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 66502 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 66502 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 66502 is approximately $268K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 66502 in Manhattan has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.