New York · Metropolitan Area
Manchester is a small town in New York with a population of 1,655. Residents earn $61,172 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manchester is $61,172, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Manchester is $106,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,172 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,232 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,015 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,312 |
| County GDP | $8,917M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 277 |
| Retail | 494 |
| Manufacturing | 170 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,466 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.83% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $106,500 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $216 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 113.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,188 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,466 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.83% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 277 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9681°N, 77.2316°W |
| County FIPS | 36069 |
Winner: Republican by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,452/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 277 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 494 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |