Manhattan is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 10,772 people and two associated neighborhoods, Manhattan is the 233rd largest community in Illinois. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Manhattan, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Manhattan, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Manhattan’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Manhattan does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $128,522.00.

Manhattan real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Manhattan house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

A relatively large number of people in Manhattan telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.82% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Manhattan is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Manhattan a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Manhattan has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Manhattan’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Manhattan, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.90 minutes every day commuting to work.

The population of Manhattan is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.95% of adults in Manhattan have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Manhattan in 2022 was $47,385, which is wealthy relative to Illinois, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $189,540 for a family of four.

Manhattan is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Manhattan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manhattan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Manhattan include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Manhattan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.