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Manchester, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,898 Population 1,494/sq mi density
$32,674 Median Income $21,546 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $139,213 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,913 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,674 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Manchester, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,674
57% below
$21,546 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
70% below
Zillow: $139,213
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
1,913/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
43%
Home Value
30%
Rent
60%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $139,213. 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.

Safety & Crime

Manchester reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,913/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,898
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,674
Per Capita$21,546
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$693
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$139,213
Housing Units988
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property1,913/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death14,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.