Manchester, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,018 Population 2,061/sq mi density
$108,242 Median Income $45,446 per capita
$464,500 Home Value $550,323 Zillow
$1,643 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$108,242 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$464,500 home value, $1,643/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Manchester, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,242
44% above
$45,446 per capita
Home Value
$464,500
65% above
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
41% above
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
144%
Home Value
165%
Rent
141%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manchester residents earn a median household income of $108,242 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,446. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manchester is $464,500 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

31.4% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manchester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population6,018
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,242
Per Capita$45,446
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A
Home Value$464,500
Rent$1,643
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units2,272
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation82 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Manchester was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.