Indiana · Metropolitan Area
North Manchester is a small town in Indiana with a population of 4,904. Residents earn $63,438 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Manchester receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. North Manchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Manchester is $63,438, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in North Manchester is $135,500, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
North Manchester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,269 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
North Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,438 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,668 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,123 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,142 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 764 |
| County GDP | $2,226M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $135,500 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,587 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $95 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 66.8/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 33.4/100K |
| Assault | 33.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,269.0/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 116.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,118.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 777 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0043°N, 85.7756°W |
| County FIPS | 18183 |
Winner: Republican by 49.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |