At a Glance
Median Income
$112,679
$47,905 per capita
Home Value
$351,500
Zillow: $455,497
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
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)
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.