Manchester, MI

Michigan · Jackson County · Jackson Metro

Manchester is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,375. Residents earn $81,393 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

2,375 Population 1,115/sq mi density

$81,393 Median Income $41,929 per capita

$222,700 Home Value $364,991 Zillow

$815 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

175 Violent Crime/100K 1,485 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$81,393 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$222,700 home value, $815/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

175 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)

Education

4.1 / 5.0

39.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $81,393

8% higher than US avg

Home Value $222,700

21% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 175/100K

54% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 39.0%

16% higher than US avg

Median Rent $815

30% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.1%

9% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.1%

67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,375

Median Age44.2 yrs

Density1,115/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+

Median Income$81,393

Per Capita$41,929

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty4.1%

County GDP$9,061M

Commute31 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$222,700

Rent$815

Ownership79.4%

Zillow$364,991

Housing Units1,149

Rent Burden40.7%

Crime

Violent175/100K

Property1,485/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%

Uninsured5.5%

Smoking12.4%

Depression29.9%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain33.6 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation886 ft (270 m)

Education

Bachelor's+39.0%

High School+93.6%

Graduate+14.5%

School Score4.94

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%

Commute31 min

Broadband87.0%

EV Stations8

Libraries14

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

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 low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manchester is $81,393, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manchester is $222,700, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Manchester is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,485 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Manchester has a population of 2,375 with a density of 1,115 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.3% female and 46.7% male. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 4.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,375

Total Population

1,115

People / sq mi

44.2yrs

Median Age

14% above US avg

2.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%

Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Manchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.5%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.5%

74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Manchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manchester is $81,393, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,929. The average weekly wage is $1,195, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 14.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Manchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$81,393
	8% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$41,929
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,195
IRS Avg AGI	$64,973
Gini Index	0.446 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.1%
	67% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,104
County GDP	$9,061M

Business (County)

Restaurants	259
Healthcare	404
Retail	484
Manufacturing	251

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.1 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Manchester is $222,700, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $364,991, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $815 (30% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 79.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,149 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $5,416 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 40.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$222,700
	21% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$364,991
Median List Price	$399,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$399,900
$/Sq Ft	$200
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.5%
Price Drops	23.1%
Inventory	13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$815
	30% below US avg
Rent Burden	40.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	79.4%
Owner-Occupied	79.4%
Renter-Occupied	20.6%
Housing Units	1,149
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.43%

In Manchester, 29.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 26.7% have high blood pressure. 12.4% are current smokers. 20.2% report binge drinking. 16.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 29.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.5% experience frequent mental distress. 5.5% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320. The dentist ratio is 1:1,468. 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Manchester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.1%
	9% below US avg
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	26.7%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	5.8%
Cancer	8.0%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.4%
	11% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.2%
Physical Inactivity	16.1%
Depression	29.9%
Mental Distress	17.5%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	27.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.8%
Uninsured	5.5%
	36% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,320
Dentists	1:1,468
Mental Health	1:286
Checkup Rate	75.4%
Dental Visits	73.0%
Premature Death	9,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	74.4%
Healthcare Facilities	404

Manchester has a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,485 per 100,000, 24% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Manchester receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Manchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	174.8/100K
	54% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,485.4/100K
	24% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	3.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	886 ft (270 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	1,115/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1483°N, 84.0346°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"

12% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.2 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	115 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	86 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	84 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	83 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	136 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	132 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	103 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	104 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	146 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	80 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	134 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	121 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	82 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	85 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	80 km
Feb 7, 2016	6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.5	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,253 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010	EF4	78 km	7
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	87 km	1
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	65 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	64 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	93 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	89 km	21
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	48 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	68 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	99 km	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	56 km	4
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	28 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	82 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	76 km	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	59 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	81 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	99 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	93 km	1
May 2, 1983	EF3	95 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	36 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	2.5 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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Manchester is located in Jackson County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.9% of the vote, a 21.3-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 8 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 404 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%

D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	3.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	39.0%
	16% above US avg
High School+	93.6%
Graduate Degree+	14.5%
School Test Score	4.94

A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,115/sq mi
Total Area	2.2 sq mi
County	Jackson County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.0%
Avg Download Speed	111.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	8
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	404
Restaurants	259
Retail Stores	484

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.1 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	14.8%

Average costs for common services in Manchester. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144-$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192-$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96-$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770-$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72-$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144-$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48-$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144-$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385-$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96-$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58-$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48-$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144-$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848-$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385-$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291-$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481-$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810-$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924-$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770-$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192-$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962-$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29-$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72-$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48-$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89-$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41-$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41-$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89-$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85-$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58-$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77-$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29-$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48-$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72-$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154-$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29-$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14-$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577-$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481-$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192-$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24-$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385-$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810-$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29-$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48-$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29-$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144-$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96-$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$498
Toddler	$511
Preschool	$511
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$744
Toddler	$744
Preschool	$682

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jackson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	9,250	265	$71,834	2.01
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,476	434	$66,029	1.06
Retail Trade	6,349	397	$39,753	1.14
Accommodation & Food Services	4,590	234	$21,094	0.90
Administrative & Waste Services	2,986	157	$39,255	0.91
Construction	2,405	300	$74,693	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	2,275	219	$84,317	0.58
Other Services	1,765	293	$36,508	1.05
Finance & Insurance	1,579	149	$77,904	0.70
Wholesale Trade	1,241	132	$84,925	0.56
Educational Services	1,057	39	$36,688	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	584	47	$20,775	0.62
Management of Companies	566	13	$104,551	0.60
Real Estate	532	98	$44,530	0.61
Agriculture & Forestry	296	46	$45,143	0.65
Unclassified	191	46	$57,565	2.45
Information & Technology	148	33	$62,191	0.14
Mining & Oil/Gas	37	4	$77,094	0.17

Schools in Manchester

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Manchester JuniorSenior High School	High	376	20	18.8:1
Riverside Intermediate School	Elementary	188	12	15.7:1
Luther C Klager Elem School	Elementary	175	13	13.5:1

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Radio Stations near Manchester

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Sports Talk 1050 WTKA	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
WCBN 88.3 Ann Arbor, MI	freeform	MP3 320 kbps
WHMI 93.5 FM	classic hits	MP3
WLBY AM 1290	ann arbor, michigan	MP3 80 kbps

National Parks Near Manchester

68 national parks and monuments found near Manchester.

Park	Type	Fee
Aboriginal		Free
Beacon Park		Free
Belanger Park		Free
Bellewood Park		Free
Bloomer State Park	State Park	Free
Boyer Playfield		Free
Bruce Park		Free
Cadillac Square Park		Free
Campus Martius Park		Free
Circle Park		Free
Clark Park		Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Community Park		Free
Dodge #4 State Park	State Park	Free
Dolores Benett Park		Free
Ernest Atkinson Park		Free
Ewald Playground		Free
Fort Wayne		Free
Gil Maure Park		Free
Girardot		Free
Harmonie Park		Free
Harrison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hart Plaza		Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Independence Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Intersection Park		Free
Lafayette Greens		Free
Lafayette Plaisance Park		Free
LaSalle Park		Free
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area	State Park	Free
Malden Park		Free
Mary Jane Thurston State Park	State Park	Free
Maumee Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Maurice Belanger Park		Free
Maybury State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Mic Mac Park		Free
Mike Milligan Park		Free
Mitchell Park		Free
Muliett Park		Free
Murphy Playlot		Free
New Center Park		Free
North Tilston		Free
Oak Elm Park		Free
Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve		Free
Pallister Park		Free
Partington Park		Free
Patton Park		Free
Perrien Park		Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park		Free
River Bend Township Park	State Park	Free
River Raisin National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Riverfront Garden Rooms		Free
Scarcyny Park & Garden		Free
Scripps Park		Free
Seven Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
South Merritt		Free
South Tilston		Free
Stanton Park		Free
Sterling State Park	State Park	Free
Straith Park		Free
Tolan Park		Free
Turtle Club Park		Free
Vince Marcotte Park		Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Weiss Playground		Free

Historical Trends - Manchester

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,136	$54,643
2015	2,145	$46,739
2017	2,162	$53,068
2019	2,157	$59,453
2021	2,073	$71,951
2023	2,062	$81,393

Museums in Manchester

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KLEMM GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5172647862	$47,076,009
GREAT LAKES ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	6885 JACKSON ROAD	7343321628	$308,529
DEXTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7344262519	$107,782
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM	320 S DIVISION STREET	5174567677	$78,269
WATERLOO FARM MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13493 WATERLOO MUNITH ROAD	5175962254	$44,299
CHELSEA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON ST	7344757047	$28,256
FARMERS ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		5175477448	$23,884
WHISTLESTOP PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$6,488
HURON VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7344265100	$4,000
BLISSFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174864816
CHELSEA DEPOT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	125 JACKSON ST	7344750862
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF LENAWEE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
COPPER COLORED MOUNTAIN ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM
GRASS LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLINTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IRISH HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174675300
MANCHESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN WHITETAIL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5179370533
PRESERVATION CHELSEA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD	GENERAL MUSEUM		5174237230
TECUMSEH AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	302 E CHICAGO BLVD	5174232374
WATERLOO NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7344753170
WEBSTER TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5583 WEBSTER CHURCH ROAD

Libraries in Manchester

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY	221 SOUTH MAIN STREET	216,306
DEXTER DISTRICT LIBRARY	3255 ALPINE STREET	157,646
TECUMSEH DISTRICT LIBRARY	215 NORTH OTTAWA STREET	151,483
LENAWEE DISTRICT LIBRARY	4459 WEST US 223	122,250
ADRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	143 EAST MAUMEE STREET	114,508
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 BROWN STREET	27,874
MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY	912 CITY ROAD (M-52)	24,136

Farmers Markets in Manchester

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Adrian Farmers Market	115 Toledo Street	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Argus Farm Stop - Packard	1200 Packard Rd	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Mon: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Tue: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Wed: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-7:0	Yes	Visit
Chelsea Farmers Market	222 S. Main St.	05/04/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Dexter Farmers Market	3233 Alpine	05/03/2014 to 10/25/2014	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers' Market	13220M-50				Visit
Manachester Farmers Market	Adrian Street
Saline Farmers Market	7265 Saline Ann Arbor Road	11/07/2020 to 12/31/2020	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Tecumseh Farmers Market	W Chicago Blvd. west of Evans St	05/24/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tecumseh's Thursday Evening Market	Corner of Evans St. & Chicago Blvd
The Bushel Basket Market: The Farmers Market at Chelsea Community Hospital	222 S. Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118 (Palmer Lot)	05/07/2014 to 03/25/2015	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit

Restaurants in Manchester

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frank's Place

Hungry Wolf

Ollie's Pizza

Rachel's Coney Island

Gas Stations in Manchester

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marathon

Banks in Manchester

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comerica Bank

United Bank and Trust

Breweries in Manchester

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Chelsea Alehouse Brewery	Brewery, Music Venue, and American Restaurant	420 N Main St	7344752337	Visit
Missy's Little Grass Shack	Grass Lake Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants, Lawn & Grounds Maintenance, Grass Lake, Restaurant, Mi	100 E Michigan Ave	5175223471	Visit
Null	Breweries, Food & Drink	2319 Bishop Cir E	7347929124

Pharmacies in Manchester

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
MANCHESTER PHARMACY	128 EAST MAIN STREET	734-428-8393

Cell Towers in Manchester

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3760 Skinner Highway (111166)	GTOWER	108
3760 Skinner Highway (111166)	GTOWER	108
ADRIAN CELL SITE; 6787 PENTECOST HIGHWAY	TOWER	106
13302 NEBLO ROAD (19558)	GTOWER	91
13302 NEBLO ROAD (19558)	GTOWER	91
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
Grass Lake Cell Site 2419 Morrissey Road	TOWER	82
8695 ERNST RD (54093)	MTOWER	81
8695 ERNST RD (54093)	MTOWER	81
13153 W. US 223 (46918)	LTOWER	79
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
13153 W. US 223 (46918)	LTOWER	79
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
TECUMSEH CELL SITE 1276 Russell Road	TOWER	61
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59
10701 KNIFFEN RD (46911)	MTOWER	57
10701 KNIFFEN RD (46911)	MTOWER	57
9500 Marion Road (19555)	MTOWER	57
9500 Marion Road (19555)	MTOWER	57

Fire Stations in Manchester

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Manchester Township Fire Department	275 S Macomb ST	Volunteer			734-428-9439

Bridges in Manchester

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1939	60	8,650	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1987	70	4,366	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2016	135	2,800	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	49	2,300	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1980	66	1,949	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	85	997	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2018	22	250	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1960	50	151	P

Superfund Sites Near Manchester

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BUCKEYE TERMINALS, LLC	6777 BROOKLYN ROAD	JACKSON
DAPCO INDUSTRIES	2500 BISHOP CIRCLE EAST	WASHTENAW
PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA INC	11700 TECUMSEH CLINTON ROAD	LENAWEE
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYS	6200 JACKSON ROAD	WASHTENAW

Airports Near Manchester

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	DTW	Large Airport
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport	TOL	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
Oakland County International Airport	PTK	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Air Rahe Airport	-	Small Airport
Al Meyers Airport	-	Small Airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport	ARB	Small Airport
Barnstormers 5 Airport	-	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	-	Small Airport
Betz Airport	-	Small Airport
Brewer Landing Strip	-	Small Airport
Brighton Airport	-	Small Airport
Cackleberry Airport	-	Small Airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport	-	Small Airport
Carl's Airport	-	Small Airport
Carls Airport	-	Small Airport
Carriage Lane Airport	-	Small Airport
Chippewa Field	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine East Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine West Airport	-	Small Airport
Culver Field	-	Small Airport
Custer Airport	-	Small Airport
Davis Field	-	Small Airport
Dennis Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Drake Airport	-	Small Airport
Ed Schulte's Place STOLport	-	Small Airport
Fulton County Airport	-	Small Airport
Gooding Airport	-	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	-	Small Airport
Gradolph Field	-	Small Airport
Grieser Airport	-	Small Airport
Gruetter Airport	-	Small Airport
Haigh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ham-A-Lot Field	-	Small Airport
Hillsdale Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Hoerners Corners Airport	-	Small Airport
Huffman Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	-	Small Airport
Joyce Binns Memorial Airport	-	Small Airport
Kellers Strip	-	Small Airport
Lenawee County Airport	ADG	Small Airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport	-	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	-	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airport	-	Small Airport
Markham Airport	-	Small Airport
Marvin Thiel Field	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Manchester

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Adrian Police Department	155 East Maumee Street
Cambridge Township Police Department
Clinton Village Police Department
Lenawee County Sheriff Office
Lenawee County Sheriff's Office	405 North Winter Street
Police Department
Raisin Township Police Department
Tecumseh Police Headquarters
Washtenaw County Sheriff

Grocery Stores in Manchester

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
DOLLAR GENERAL 13875	Other	510 W Main St
Express Stop 4659	Convenience Store	9050 M 52
Manchester Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	1 Adrian
Super Perky Pantry 12	Grocery Store	455 W Main St

Post Offices in Manchester

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Manchester Post Office	103 East Main Street

Treatment Centers in Manchester

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Behavioral Health of Lenawee	Mental Health	517-423-3887
Parkside Family Counseling LLC	Both	517-266-8880

Churches & Religious Organizations in Manchester

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ACCELERATE CHURCH	19426 W PLEASANT LAKE RD
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH OF MANCHESTER	8400 SHARON HOLLOW RD
EMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 415
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH	8400 SHARON HOLLOW RD
LITHUANIAN AMERICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC FED YOUTH CAMP DAIRAVA	15100 W AUSTIN RD
ST MARY PARISH MANCHESTER	210 W MAIN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester

What is the population of Manchester?

Manchester has a population of 2,375 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,115 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

Is Manchester expensive to live in?

Manchester has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $81,393, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $222,700 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Manchester safe?

Manchester is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,485 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Manchester receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Manchester?

Manchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Manchester?

The job market in Manchester is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,195. There are 3,104 business establishments in the area, including 259 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 14.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Manchester?

The median home value in Manchester is $222,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $364,991. For renters, the median monthly rent is $815. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 79.4%. The average annual property tax is $5,416.

How are the schools in Manchester?

Schools in Manchester have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 39.0% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Manchester?

The obesity rate in Manchester is 29.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.4% of adults are smokers. 16.1% are physically inactive. 29.9% of residents report depression. 5.5% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320.

What is transportation like in Manchester?

The average commute in Manchester is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Manchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester is 87.2% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Clinton, MI 2,795 pop · 6.6 mi Vineyard Lake, MI 1,038 pop · 10.2 mi Tecumseh, MI 8,655 pop · 10.9 mi Grass Lake, MI 1,235 pop · 11.3 mi Chelsea, MI 5,420 pop · 11.3 mi Brooklyn, MI 1,047 pop · 11.4 mi Onsted, MI 1,283 pop · 12.6 mi Saline, MI 8,976 pop · 13.3 mi Dexter, MI 4,495 pop · 14.9 mi Michigan Center, MI 4,623 pop · 15.7 mi Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI 2,062 pop · 17.0 mi Adrian, MI 20,493 pop · 17.2 mi Ann Arbor, MI 121,179 pop · 17.9 mi Vandercook Lake, MI 4,434 pop · 18.2 mi

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Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 16/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 19/32

Explore (Map Features) 5/5

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