At a Glance
Median Income
$81,393
$41,929 per capita
Home Value
$222,700
Zillow: $376,280
Median Rent
$815/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
12.4% smoking rate
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+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $81,393 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $222,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,280. Median rent is $815/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
39.0% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,375
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,393
Per Capita$41,929
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,700
Rent$815
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$376,280
Housing Units1,149
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation886 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Manchester was founded in 1833.
The median home in Manchester was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.