At a Glance
Median Income
$55,019
$27,514 per capita
Home Value
$215,700
Zillow: $320,918
Median Rent
$897/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
554/100K
3,947/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 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
3.1 / 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 $55,019 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,514. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $215,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,918. Median rent is $897/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 554 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,947/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population12,651
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,019
Per Capita$27,514
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$4,184M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A
Home Value$215,700
Rent$897
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$320,918
Housing Units4,816
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent554/100K
Property3,947/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault490/100K
Burglary590/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Manchester was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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