At a Glance
Median Income
$32,674
$21,546 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $148,672
Median Rent
$693/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
27.2% 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $32,674 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,546. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,672. Median rent is $693/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
2.4% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,898
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,674
Per Capita$21,546
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$693
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$148,672
Housing Units988
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation517 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Manchester was founded in 1790.
The median home in Manchester was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.