At a Glance
Median Income
$108,242
$45,446 per capita
Home Value
$464,500
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.8% smoking rate
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?
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.