Pros and Cons of Living in Manhattan
Manhattan's core trade-off pairs a real, strong local school district and favorable safety picture against genuinely expensive housing and limited local healthcare access.
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Learn morePro: a real, strong school district
Manhattan Public Schools' cited 95% graduation rate runs above the Montana state average -- a real, genuine draw for families.
Pro: a genuinely favorable crime picture
Manhattan's overall crime rate (16.11 vs. a 33.37 national average) runs among the more favorable of Montana's Tier B markets this project has documented.
Con: genuinely expensive housing for the town's size
A $675,000 median sale price runs notably above Belgrade's own range and Montana's statewide average, despite Manhattan's smaller, more rural character.
Con: no hospital in town
Manhattan has no hospital of its own; the nearest, Bozeman Health Deaconess, sits approximately 18.7 miles away -- a real, disclosed access trade-off.
Key takeaways
- Pro: Manhattan Public Schools' 95% graduation rate runs above the Montana state average.
- Pro: a genuinely favorable crime picture (16.11 vs. 33.37 national average).
- Con: genuinely expensive housing ($675,000 median sale price) for the town's rural character.
- Con: no hospital in town; the nearest sits approximately 18.7 miles away.
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