The Town FilesManton, Michigan
City in Wexford County · population 1,258 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,000
- Household income
- $45,982
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 94 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 33.1
Manton is a city of 1,258 people in Wexford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $125,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 91% of Michigan towns, better transit than 78% of Michigan towns.
How Manton ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Manton is worth $125,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $45,982, which is more affordable than 61% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Manton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $807 | $955 |
| Median household income | $45,982 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Manton
| People | Manton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Manton
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 93.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 31, 1963 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 17, 2006.
Severe weather in Wexford County since 1996
Wexford County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wexford County
Wexford County had 13,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Manton itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Manton
3 public schools with 954 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manton Consolidated Elem School | K-4 | 347 | 14.5 |
| Manton Consolidated Middle School | 5-8 | 305 | 16.9 |
| Manton Consolidated High School | 9-12 | 302 | 17.8 |
Towns near Manton
- Cedar Creek, MI2.1 mi · 1,855 people · home $157,100
- Liberty, MI4.0 mi · 936 people · home $168,500
- Colfax, MI6.4 mi · 897 people · home $171,900
- Caldwell, MI6.7 mi · 1,394 people · home $154,800
- Bloomfield, MI7.2 mi · 574 people · home $193,100
- Haring, MI7.5 mi · 3,556 people · home $192,500
- Greenwood, MI7.7 mi · 633 people · home $182,100
- Lake, MI9.4 mi · 2,827 people · home $230,300
Manton questions
Is Manton, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Manton scores better for retirees than 22% of Michigan towns and quieter than 57%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Manton?
The median owner-occupied home in Manton is valued at $125,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,982, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Manton?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 93.5 inches of snow.
Does Manton get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 31, 1963. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)