Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Manhattan, IL
$442,990Median listing price
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About Manhattan
A Will County village (about 9,400 residents in 2020) that has grown from a farm town into a commuter suburb while keeping a small-town core. Housing is mostly 1990s–2010s subdivisions plus older homes near downtown; the SouthWest Service Metra station is a key amenity.
Home prices in Manhattan
The median listing price in Manhattan is $442,990.
Top places in Manhattan
- Manhattan Metra station (SouthWest Service)
- Downtown Manhattan (Main Street)
- Central Park
- Manhattan Village Hall
- Manhattan-Elwood Public Library
- Hanover Township parks area
Commuting from Manhattan
- SouthWest Service Metra station in Manhattan, with weekday service to Chicago Union Station (roughly 70–80 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 45 miles via I-80/La Grange Road; allow roughly 1 hour 5 minutes depending on traffic.
Manhattan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Manhattan, IL?
The median listing price in Manhattan is $442,990. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Manhattan, IL?
SouthWest Service Metra station in Manhattan, with weekday service to Chicago Union Station (roughly 70–80 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 45 miles via I-80/La Grange Road; allow roughly 1 hour 5 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.