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Hunter H.

Rent vs buy in Manchester -what makes sense?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $336,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated. I'd say it's better...

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Joseph T.

Relocating to Manchester, NH -pros and cons?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $336,300 on average. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

7 replies 47 upvotes moving
Everett Mendoza

What surprised you most about Manchester?

First post here. Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 600.6 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's cha...

25 replies 51 upvotes best-worst
Ella Hill

Moving to Manchester with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Bella Smith

Is Manchester good for remote workers?

Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 600.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? There...

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Joseph T.

Working remotely from Manchester — my experience

I've been working remotely from Manchester for 2 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no compla...

8 replies 72 upvotes jobs
Robert Perez

Things that make Manchester unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $77,415 in Manchester. You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

6 replies 35 upvotes best-worst
Nolan Torres

Best neighborhoods in Manchester

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better...

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Nolan Torres

Moving to Manchester -what should I know?

Hey, Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 600.6 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs ...

13 replies 52 upvotes moving
Kaylee Evans

Manchester housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $336,300, which seems about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aiden James

Is Manchester still affordable?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Homes are going for about $336,300 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property tax...

6 replies 35 upvotes housing
Joseph T.

Best neighborhoods in Manchester for families?

We have two kids (2 and 8) and are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood in Manchester. Budget is around $1465/month for rent. We prioritize good schools and safety. Any recommendations? Also, are there good parks and activities for kids in the area?

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Hunter H.

Grocery stores in Manchester -recommendations?

So, Household incomes average around $77,415 in Manchester. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The...

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Joseph T.

Manchester in the winter -how bad?

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Gloria M.

Raising a family in Manchester -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is ...

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Everett Mendoza

Freelancing from Manchester -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $77,415, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Th...

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Joseph T.

Anyone work in healthcare in Manchester?

I work in automotive and Homes are going for about $336,300 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has impro...

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Melanie Lopez

How is Manchester for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

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Lucas Clark

Quick question about Manchester

Random thought, It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Bella Smith

Anyone regret moving to Manchester?

I'm a 43-year-old data analyst and Crime rate is something to consider -Manchester sits at 600.6 per 100K. With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene...

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Aurora Green

Housing in Manchester compared to Los Angeles

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Cleveland and Median household income is $77,415, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Gabriella

Is public transit usable in Manchester?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are With a population of 115K, Manchester is a mid-size city. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Lily Miller

Anyone regret moving to Manchester?

Hey, Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The su...

1 replies 29 upvotes moving
Jonathan B.

Housing market in Manchester — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $336,300. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1465. Is now a good time to buy in Manchester? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Maya H.

How much do you pay for rent in Manchester?

So, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. Homes are going for about $336,300 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $77,415 in Manchester. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Th...

0 replies 36 upvotes housing
Mason

The good and bad of living in Manchester

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $77,415 in Manchester. Median household income is $77,415, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changin...

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