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Gardner, KS vs Manhattan, KS

Gardner, KS vs Manhattan, KS: What the data shows

Gardner, KS is in Gardner, KS while Manhattan, KS is in Manhattan, KS — both in the same state. On home prices, Manhattan, KS is the more affordable option at $215,800 median — $43,400 less than Gardner, KS's $259,200. WYLT rates Gardner, KS as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Manhattan, KS as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Gardner, KS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Manhattan, KS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Gardner, KS has Low flood risk and Manhattan, KS has Low flood risk.

Manhattan, KS is the more walkable neighborhood. Gardner, KS scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Manhattan, KS's 42/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Manhattan, KS has the higher school rating Gardner, KS rates 6.8/10 and Manhattan, KS rates 8/10.

CategoryGardner, KSManhattan, KS
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$259K$216K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K$930

Lower rent

Median Income$92K

Higher income

$51K
Price VolatilityModerateLow

More stable

Getting Around
Walk Score7/10042/100

More walkable

Transit Score2/10033/100

Better transit

Bike Score31/10076/100

More bikeable

Commute30 min

Shorter commute

90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.8/108/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesFirst‑time homebuyersRemote workers
studentsfamiliesbike‑friendly

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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