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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Waylon B.

Day-to-day life in Manchester, CT

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,357/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 173.5 per 100K. Median household income is $76,780, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $76,780 in Manchester. It's a very car-de...

1 replies 6 upvotes living
William Rivera

Manchester job market vs Tampa

So, I work in manufacturing and Median household income is $76,780, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $205,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. TIA! There's a real sense of commun...

10 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Victoria Edwards

How much do you pay for rent in Manchester?

First post here. The median home value here is around $205,800, which is actually reasonable. Would love some local perspective.

6 replies 16 upvotes housing
Emilia Hernandez

Things that make Manchester unique

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 36,561 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 173.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $205,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks i...

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Clara Cox

Planning a move to Manchester -neighborhoods?

Hello, With a population of 36,561, Manchester is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here ...

2 replies 26 upvotes moving
Ruby Lopez

Job hunting in Manchester -tips?

Median household income is $76,780, which feels about average for the area. Would love some local perspective. Thanks!

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Cora

What surprised you most about Manchester?

I work in logistics and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,561 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,357/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

0 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Hudson Peterson

Moving to Manchester for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,561 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 173.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is ...

2 replies 21 upvotes moving
Mark S.

Best coffee shops in Manchester?

So, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,561 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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mountain_lillian76

Considering Manchester vs Portland -help me decide

OK so Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,561 people. Household incomes average around $76,780 in Manchester. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Ap...

1 replies 22 upvotes moving
Elijah Jackson

Moving to Manchester for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Should I be concerned? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services.

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
Waylon B.

Considering Manchester vs Memphis -help me decide

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,357 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The sch...

10 replies 13 upvotes moving
Cora

What I wish I knew before living in Manchester

Hey, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,357 for rent here. Homes are going for about $205,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Hudson Peterson

Weekend activities in Manchester?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $76,780, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of l...

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Ruby Lopez

Anyone work in healthcare in Manchester?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $76,780 in Manchester. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Manchester?

7 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Mark S.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Manchester?

Hey everyone, Median household income is $76,780, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,357/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 173.5 per 100K. With a population of 36,561, Manchester is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, w...

3 replies 9 upvotes housing
Clara Cox

Rent in Manchester getting crazy

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,357/month for a decent place. With a population of 36,561, Manchester is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
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