Vermont
Manchester is a small town in Vermont with a population of 642. Residents earn $62,813 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Manchester receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manchester is $62,813, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Manchester is $458,100, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Manchester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,499 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,813 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,938 |
| County GDP | $2,383M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 138 |
| Retail | 227 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,987 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 35.8% |
| Census Median | $458,100 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $608,376 |
| $/Sq Ft | $357 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.5% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $479 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,987 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 31.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,728/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Total Violent | 46.1/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 23.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,499.4/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 507.5/100K |
| Theft | 991.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 46.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1600°N, 73.0671°W |
| County FIPS | 50003 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 227 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 35.8% |