| Manor is the name of a small city east of Austin, and | | | | East, and is part of the new Central Texas Turnpike |
| this small community has many noteworthy | | | | System, which will soon be expanded and connect |
| attractions. The city was settled in 1872 when it was | | | | even more of central Texas. |
| named after its first postmaster, James Manor. Manor | | | | The median home value in the Manor real estate |
| currently has an approximate population of 5,500, a | | | | market is about $73,000 which is much less than the |
| figure which was derived from the number of utility | | | | $200,000+ homes found in the nearby Austin real |
| service connections, and the city is twelve miles | | | | estate market. Manor is known for quiet living and a |
| northeast of downtown Austin. Manor has an area of | | | | rural atmosphere, but since Manor is also strategically |
| 1.1 square miles, and in the 2000 census, there were | | | | located near the U.S. 183 corridor, the community is |
| 405 households reported, including around 289 | | | | very convenient for those who work in the high-tech |
| families. 365 of the households in Manor reported | | | | computer industry which is centered north of Austin. |
| children under the age of 18 living in the home, and | | | | In fact, the Chamber of Commerce in Manor proudly |
| 47% of the households included married couples. The | | | | presented the Manor Chip Festival in 2007 to |
| median age of the population of Manor is 32 years, | | | | celebrate the computer and high tech industry as well |
| which is about average for the state of Texas. The | | | | as old-fashioned fun. The festival was held at the |
| racial makeup of Manor is quite diverse: 53% of the | | | | new High Tech High School in Manor in 2008, and |
| inhabitants report being White, while 16% claims | | | | proclaimed its motto to be "Let the chips fly", and |
| African-American ancestry. 25% of the inhabitants | | | | featured family-oriented games and contests, some |
| report other racial backgrounds, and 48% report | | | | utilizing chips in the races and games. |
| some Hispanic or Latino ancestry, and many of the | | | | Some popular eateries in Manor include Ramos |
| residents are a combination of the above. | | | | Restaurante, a Mexican food place, and Papa Geno's |
| The median income in Manor for households and | | | | Family Pizzeria, a pizza joint. There is a lovely park in |
| families is between $37,000 and $42,000, and the | | | | the Manor area called East Metropolitan Park, which is |
| population has a slightly higher percentage of women | | | | located near U.S. 290 and the intersection with F.M. |
| than men. School students in Manor attend Manor | | | | 973, and the park includes various ball fields, an |
| Independent School district schools, including Red | | | | 18-hole disc golf course, playscapes, ponds, |
| Rock Elementary, and since 30% of the population is | | | | concession stands, restrooms, and hiking trails. |
| under 18 years old, there are many students in the | | | | Admittance to the park is free and it is open on a |
| Manor area. The average family size in Manor is 3.54 | | | | daily basis, although there are nominal fees for the |
| people, with 9% of families reporting a relative over | | | | use of the swimming pool and certain ball fields. The |
| the age of 65 living in the household. | | | | park is in the process of expanding, and will |
| There have been numerous films and other theatrical | | | | eventually include even more amenities, but it |
| productions filmed in the area, some as a result of | | | | currently provides all kinds of recreational |
| the small Texas town atmosphere, such as the T.V. | | | | opportunities for the residents of Manor and visitors |
| show "Friday Night Lights", which was partially filmed | | | | alike. |
| in the Manor Mustangs football field, as well as the | | | | Manor is an ideal place to raise a family, and is |
| movie" What's Eating Gilbert Grape?", which was also | | | | affordable, with close proximity to all areas of Travis |
| filmed in Manor. Due to the reasonably flat terrain and | | | | County, especially the northeast portion of the city. |
| frequent tornado-prone weather conditions, parts of | | | | Its accessibility to other metropolitan areas such as |
| the movie "Twister" were filmed in Manor as well. | | | | Houston and other east Texas locations is also a plus, |
| Manor is a rapidly growing community, and is located | | | | since it is situated on Highway 290 East, yet Manor |
| on Highway 290 West fairly close to the intersection | | | | offers a small town flavor and many advantages of |
| with I.H. 35. The recently built Highway 130 | | | | rural life. Manor is a worth considering if one is |
| interchange with Highway 290 has made the city | | | | relocating to central Texas, and a great place to visit |
| even more accessible, since State Highway 130 now | | | | as well! |
| traverses from I.H. 35 all the way to Highway 71 | | | | |