Manhay, located within the Marche-en-Famenne area, is home to 3,556 residents spread over 120.2 km². The population has a slightly higher percentage of men at 50.9%, with an average age around 39 years. Most residents own their homes, accounting for approximately 75% of households, and the average net income per person stands at €17,840 annually. Nationalities are predominantly Belgian, making up 96.5% of the population.
Housing in Manhay mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. The average number of rooms in homes here is around 6.4, which is above the national average of 6. The buildings typically date from around 1945. Most properties are open-type houses such as farms or castles, which represent 65.2% of the building stock. Semi-closed houses account for 17.8%, while closed-type houses make up only 3.1%. Apartments and flat blocks represent a small fraction at 2.9%, reflecting the mainly rural character of the area.
There are currently five houses available for sale in Manhay, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €550,000. The average price for a house is approximately €363,200. There are no apartments or rental properties on the market at this time. The area is served by major roads including the N30, N89, N651, N806, and N807. Access to the A26/E25 motorway is just a three-minute drive from the center of Manhay, offering convenient routes toward Liège and Bastogne. The A27/E42 motorway is accessible within 27 minutes.
Public transport includes several bus lines operated by TEC, such as lines 10, 11, 14/1, 14/2, and 55, connecting Manhay to nearby towns like Namur and La Roche. Education facilities include multiple nurseries, primary schools such as Ecole Fondamentale Communale De Manhay, and a secondary school, Athenee Royal Vielsalm - Manhay. For shopping, there is at least one SPAR supermarket in the municipality. There are no shared mobility options like bike or car sharing services or EV charging stations within Manhay. The nearest airport is Liège Airport, reachable by car in about 39 minutes or by public transport in approximately 82 minutes.