At a Glance
Median Income
$73,472
$36,342 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
Zillow: $272,131
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
883/100K
3,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $73,472 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,342. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,131. Median rent is $1,193/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,285/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,788
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,621/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,472
Per Capita$36,342
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$1,193
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$272,131
Housing Units1,341
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent883/100K
Property3,285/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation496 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Manchester was founded in 1814.
The median home in Manchester was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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