Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Manchester is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,788. Residents earn $73,472 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Manchester stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Manchester is $73,472, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Manchester is $184,700, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,472 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,342 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $184,700 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,131 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $120 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,193 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0612°N, 76.7194°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,621/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |