Cost of Living in Manlius, NY

Population 4,657 · New York · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Manlius sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Manlius sits roughly 9 miles east of Syracuse — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 87% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 81

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Manlius

The median home value in Manlius is $233,500 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,068/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,714/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.6°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 127.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Manlius has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,500
23% below avg
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
19% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 56.9%
Renter-occupied 43.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,068
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,682/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.7 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.9%
Carpooled
12.2%
Walked
7.3%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
7.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$66,714
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$42,291
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.6%
Graduate degree 25.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.3
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 47.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.6°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
127.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323442566977828073604837
Low °F 171825364757626053423324
Precip" 2.582.463.043.483.423.563.863.703.383.893.233.28
Snow" 34.030.319.83.00.10.00.00.00.00.29.830.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
258
Max AQI recorded
177
PM2.5 days
184
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,237
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Manlius, NY?

Manlius has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Manlius, NY?

The median gross rent in Manlius is $1,068 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Manlius?

The median home value in Manlius is $233,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Manlius?

The median household income in Manlius is $66,714 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Manlius, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Manlius is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Manlius, NY affordable?

Yes, Manlius is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Manlius?

Manlius has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.9". Average annual snowfall is 127.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Manlius at a Glance

Population
4,657
Median Income
$66,714
Home Value
$233,500
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg High Temp
57.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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