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Manchester, IN

Indiana

Manchester is a small town in Indiana with a population of 84. Residents earn $80,865 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
84 Population 56/sq mi density
$80,865 Median Income $37,235 per capita
$420,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,865 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$420,500 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,865
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $420,500
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Manchester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population84
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,865
Per Capita$37,235
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,408M
Commute38 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$420,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation894 ft (272 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute38 min
Broadband35.0%
Libraries4

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Manchester stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manchester is $80,865, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manchester is $420,500, 49% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Manchester has a population of 84 with a density of 56 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

84
Total Population
56
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Manchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Manchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manchester is $80,865, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Manchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,865
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,235
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
IRS Avg AGI$66,647

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$1,408M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare69
Retail102
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,633
25% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.1 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Manchester is $420,500, 49% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$420,500
49% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,633
25% below US avg
Effective Rate0.63%
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation894 ft (272 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates39.1511°N, 85.0076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.5-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.1%
D 18.7%

Winner: Republican by 61.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+68.4%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density56/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants46
Retail Stores102

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.1 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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