Community Guide · Will County, Illinois
A small-town Will County village with a village-green center.
Character & Vibe
This guide covers what it is like to live in Manhattan, Illinois, a growing Will County village that still centers on a grassy downtown green. You will find local schools, commuting options, dining, parks and recreation, plus what buyers tend to appreciate about the community.
Manhattan is a growing Will County village that still gathers around a grassy downtown green, a gazebo and a walk of brick storefronts. Newer subdivisions spread across what was recently farmland, while the village hall, parks and community events keep a genuine small-town feel. It offers Lincoln-Way West high school access and one of the more approachable price points in the southwest suburbs.
Commute & Trains
Manhattan is a car-dependent community without Metra service. I-55, I-80 and I-57 provide regional access, with downtown Chicago roughly an hour's drive. Most residents commute by car to surrounding employment centers.
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Schools
Districts and schools serving Manhattan families
Dining
Local places to eat in and around Manhattan
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Mexican restaurant on North Street in Manhattan.
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Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant on North Street in Manhattan.
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Bar and grill on State Street in Manhattan.
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Pizzeria on North Street in Manhattan.
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Retail options serving Manhattan
Parks & Recreation
Green space, trails and outdoor life near Manhattan
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Park district managing nearly 270 acres of parks and facilities in Manhattan.
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Park with ball fields, tennis courts, a skate park and a fishing pond.
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Home of the village's free summer concert series.
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Natural area with walking trails.
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Manhattan is for buyers who want small-town character, newer homes and more house for the money, with the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and miles of rural roads right outside town. The village-green downtown and Lincoln-Way schools round out the appeal for young families.
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