Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Manchester is a small city in Maryland with a population of 5,446. Residents earn $112,679 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manchester is $112,679, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Manchester among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Manchester is $351,500, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Manchester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 21 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 748 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,679 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,201 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,261 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,389 |
| County GDP | $28,433M |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Healthcare | 1,029 |
| Retail | 1,183 |
| Manufacturing | 524 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Census Median | $351,500 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $455,497 |
| Median List Price | $447,450 |
| Median List Price | $447,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,050 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,602/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Total Violent | 20.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 20.8/100K |
| Total Property | 747.5/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 228.4/100K |
| Theft | 519.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6532°N, 76.8867°W |
| County FIPS | 42133 |
Winner: Republican by 25.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,029 |
| Restaurants | 789 |
| Retail Stores | 1,183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |