It is approaching a population of 52,000 people. Manhattan, with its entrepreneurial spirit, is ideal from a business viewpoint. It is home to a very diverse list of high tech, scientific and service related businesses. Manhattan's citizens tend to represent a younger profile with high levels of education and professional skills. A brief windshield tour of the community will reveal that the modern business facilities, blended with a significant amount of historic preservation, indicate a dedication to aesthetics and quality of life.
Manhattan is easy to find and accessible to major roadway systems.
It is located eight miles north of Interstate 70. In addition, Kansas Highways 18 and 177, and US Highway 24 serve the community's highway transportation needs. The city is approximately 50 miles west of Topeka, the State capital, and 125 miles west of Kansas City. Widening of highways leading into Manhattan, plus a new bridge over the Kansas River provides easier and more efficient access into and throughout the city.