At a Glance
Median Income
$77,415
$44,220 per capita
Home Value
$336,300
Zillow: $441,115
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
1,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.2% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $77,415 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,220. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $336,300 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,115. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,691/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population115,415
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,490/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,415
Per Capita$44,220
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A
Home Value$336,300
Rent$1,465
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$441,115
Housing Units51,256
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property1,691/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary95/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation262 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Manchester was founded in 1722.
The median home in Manchester was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.