First post here. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $32,674 in Manchester. With a population of 1,898, Manchester is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Everly
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The dating scene scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Waylon
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Eugene R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Michael K.
Bought a house here in 2023 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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