Manhattan Real Estate
Welcome to Manhattan! Manhattan is approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago. Manhattan was ranked number 10 of “50 Safest Cities in Illinois” by safewise.com.
Manhattan History
Manhattan was incorporated in 1886. It incorporated to obtain a saloon license.
Population: 7,182
Arts/ Entertainment: Things To Do
The village of Manhattan hosts different events throughout the year—like the Manhattan Irish Fest (March 6/7).
Manhattan Historical Society Museum
Joliet Splash Station
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center
Family Fun Zone
Odyssey Fun World Tinley Park
Local Transit
Railways
Metra’s Southwest Service (Manhattan to Chicago Union Station)
Roads/ Highways
The main road that runs through Manhattan is Manhattan Rd. Manhattan is also close to i-80, which would lead commuters to other major highways to Chicago, etc.
Manhattan’s Educational Opportunities
Grades K-8
School District 114
High School
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
Higher Education
Rasmussen College
Joliet Junior College
University of St. Francis
Manhattan Area Healthcare
Silver Cross Hospital
Presence Medical Group