New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area
Manchester is a large city in New Hampshire with a population of 115,415. Residents earn $77,415 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manchester is $77,415, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Manchester is $336,300, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,626 per 100,000, 85% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches, including 59.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 78.5% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.5% |
| 60% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,415 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,220 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,951 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,730 |
| County GDP | $38,133M |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Healthcare | 1,165 |
| Retail | 1,509 |
| Manufacturing | 506 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $336,300 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,321 |
| Median List Price | $464,000 |
| Median List Price | $464,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $276 |
| Homes Sold | 67 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 98 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,465 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,976 |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,909/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Total Violent | 617.7/100K |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Murder | 2.7/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rape | 55.2/100K |
| Robbery | 214.3/100K |
| Assault | 345.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,625.7/100K |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 660.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,819.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 145.6/100K |
| Arson | 21.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.4 inches |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9849°N, 71.4441°W |
| County FIPS | 33011 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,490/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 33 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 35 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Retail Stores | 1,509 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |