What BestPlaces Users Say about Manhattan
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Manhattan, Kansas is a vibrant college town located in the heart of the Midwest. With a population of over 50,000, it is home to Kansas State University and has a rich history and strong sense of community. It is known for its affordable cost of living, diverse dining options, and access to outdoor activities. However, like any city, it also has its drawbacks. In order to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Manhattan, we have gathered user reviews from the website BestPlaces.net.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, there are many positive aspects to living in Manhattan, Kansas. One reviewer, named Jake, raves about the community feel of the city, stating "The people here are so friendly and welcoming. It really feels like a small town even though it's a decent size." Another user, named Emily, highlights the affordable cost of living, saying "I was pleasantly surprised by how cheap it is to live here. I can afford a nice apartment and still have money left over for fun activities." Additionally, Sarah notes the abundance of outdoor activities available, stating "I love being able to hike, bike, and kayak all within a short drive from my house. The scenery here is beautiful."
However, there are also some downsides to living in Manhattan, as mentioned by some users. John expresses frustration with the traffic, saying "It can get pretty congested during rush hour, especially around campus. I've had to plan my commute carefully to avoid getting stuck in the chaos." Similarly, Maria points out the lack of diversity in the city, stating "I've noticed that there's not much racial or cultural diversity here. It can feel pretty homogenous at times." Despite these drawbacks, the majority of users seem to enjoy living in Manhattan and highly recommend it as a place to call home.
based on 33 ReviewsGet to know Manhattan with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Manhattan
K-State University - 4/15/2009
Manhattan, Kansas is home to K-State University. The campus is well kept, with attractive limestone buildings. Manhattan itself has avoided becoming a crowded city and most neighborhoods are clean and well kept. Aggievile provides numerous restaurants, bars, and specialty
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College Town - 10/2/2008
This is an inexpensive college town, though very costly for Kansas. It is very safe and people are honest and
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Sense of Community - 8/21/2008
Manhattan, Ks has that small town feel, with all perks of a living in a larger size community. People here are friendly and watch out for each
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High Taxes, High cost of housing - 6/8/2008
The taxes here are outragous and you don't get much for you money when you buy a house. Other than that, Manhattan Kansas is a great place to live. Lots to do, climate could be better
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the only thing similar to nyc is the sales tax, wh - 9/3/2007
there are a few good things about the area, but not many. you would think that having a "major" university in the area would promote cultural awareness and diversity. this place is a joke. kansas just seems like it is 30 years behind the rest of the country. i can't understand why someone would want to live here unless they had no other choice, maybe because of their job(military), or k-state was the most cost effective school for them. i don't want to totally trash the place, there are a lot of nice people, and a lot of outdoor activities in the
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Great community - 5/9/2007
Manhattan's community welcomes the students of Kansas State and shares in the diverse culture it brings. Although it is not for urban socialites, there are fun music festivities to attend (i.e. Arts in the Park Series, Birdhouse at the Arts Center, Country Stampede) and great recreation spots such as the Linear Trail, City Park, Anneberg Park and Konza Prairie. A small town atmosphere with a light taste of the city. Alumni alike love "their town" and their Alma Mater. Some may outgrow Manhattan post-graduation, while others may grow to love it even more and decide to stay. Whatever your perspective, the students are always good for a
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K-State - 4/11/2007
Kansas State University is located here. There is good quality
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Great college community - 3/16/2007
I know Manhattan very well since I lived there for numerous years. I've also lived in several other places, and I travel for a living on a weekly basis around North America, and I can tell you Manhattan is a very special place. The biggest influence is Kansas State University (24,000 students), a comprehensive, award-winning Big 12 university that brings in countless cultural events and big-time collegiate athletics. KSU Football and basketball tops the list throughout the fall and winters. 50,000-plus people regularly attend home football games throughout the fall. Manhattan is progressive, well-educated, and culturally aware, compared to much of the rest of the midwest. Other posters on here have complained about the students (i.e. little to do = drinking), but where else isn't that also true? They are in fact, college students. Just because Aggieville (the bar/college shopping area) is a large part of the college scene doesn't mean there is little to do. Aggieville is usually
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The Little Apple is a Nice Community - 7/26/2006
We are a military family and moving place to place we see lots of different communities. Weather is definitely not extremes here. Alaska -60 to +90, 159" snow our first year; Mojave desert 120+ for months (don't expect anything under 90 from May to Oct). Can get to 0 in winter. Dry, dry, dry. There are still things to like of both locales. Same with Manhattan. College community (about 50% of the population) keeps it more cosmopolitan than like sized 'in the sticks' places without. The University brings in some cultural events. Low crime. A couple rails-to-trails walking trails, 1 hour from U of Kansas and 2 from Kansas City MO entertainments. Yes, for the college kids drinking, unfortunately is a preoccupation as in other places. A clean town, not the vast variety in food, but more options then other places I've lived. The Supper Club (Harvey's? Harry's?) is fabulous, there are several Chinese and Mexican, some eclectic in the college town area (as well as a wonderful
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