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Manchester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Bennington County County
Manchester, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,694. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manchester is $458,100 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,376. Median rent is $479/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,273/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.