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Manchester, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · York County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,446 Population 2,260/sq mi density
$112,679 Median Income $47,905 per capita
$351,500 Home Value $455,497 Zillow
$1,329 Median Rent 44.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,679 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$351,500 home value, $1,329/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Manchester, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,679
50% above
$47,905 per capita
Home Value
$351,500
25% above
Zillow: $455,497
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
14% above
44.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Manchester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
150%
Home Value
125%
Rent
114%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manchester residents earn a median household income of $112,679 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,905. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manchester is $351,500 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,497. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Manchester reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

33.4% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manchester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,446
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,260/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,679
Per Capita$47,905
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$351,500
Rent$1,329
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$455,497
Housing Units2,076
Rent Burden44.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary21/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation984 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Manchester was built in 1987.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.