Manson, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,595 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$549,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,491 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chelan County
2
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee Metro Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chelan County
4
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee Metro Area
4
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 28
Feb 2 6 33
Mar 1 2 42
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 0 49
Nov 3 5 37
Dec 3 18 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Manson Elementary
1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Manson Middle School
1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Manson High School
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Chelan Middle School
7 miles, SE · 3.2star

Colleges

Wenatchee Valley College
32 miles, SW · 1.4star
Big Bend Community College
62 miles, S · 1.9star
Central Washington University
63 miles, SW · 2.8star

Hospitals

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
122 miles, S · 1star
Spokane International Airport
123 miles, SE · 1.9star
Bellingham International Airport
126 miles, NW · 1.4star