At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$25,187 per capita
Violent Crime
163/100K
2,232/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,232/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$25,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$153,592
Housing Units24
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property2,232/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,284 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Manchester was built in 1938.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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