At a Glance
Median Income
$72,465
$37,612 per capita
Home Value
$286,900
Zillow: $361,133
Median Rent
$1,444/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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 $72,465 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,612. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $286,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,133. Median rent is $1,444/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population12,347
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,082/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,465
Per Capita$37,612
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A
Home Value$286,900
Rent$1,444
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$361,133
Housing Units5,479
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation313 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Manchester was built in 1980.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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