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Manly, IA


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Manly, Iowa

Manly, Iowa, in Worth county, is 62 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 115 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,342.

The People and Families of Manly

In Manly, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manly had a median family income of $41,364.

Manly Housing

In Manly, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Manly without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Manly, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Manly; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Manly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Manly Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Manly Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Manly Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Manly, IA

Comparing Manly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built24
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