North Manchester, IN

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,904 Population 1,381/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $30,668 per capita
$135,500 Home Value $190,587 Zillow
$644 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 1,269 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,438
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,500
52% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 67/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $644
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How North Manchester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,904
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,381/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$30,668
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,226M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$644
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$190,587

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property1,269/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary117/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation777 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+92.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute22 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is North Manchester a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

North Manchester has a population of 4,904 with a density of 1,381 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Black.

Population

4,904
Total Population
1,381
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

North Manchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Manchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Manchester is $63,438, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: North Manchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,438
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,668
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
IRS Avg AGI$72,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)764
County GDP$2,226M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare64
Retail99
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in North Manchester is $135,500, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $644 (45% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $190,587.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,500
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$190,587
Median List Price$289,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$289,900
$/Sq Ft$95
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$644
45% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In North Manchester, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Manchester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death7,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access53.9%
Healthcare Facilities64
North Manchester has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,269 per 100,000 (35% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: North Manchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent66.8/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery33.4/100K
Assault33.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,269.0/100K
35% below US avg
Burglary116.9/100K
Theft1,118.7/100K
Vehicle Theft33.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
North Manchester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,381/sq mi
Coordinates41.0043°N, 85.7756°W
County FIPS18183
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 49.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,381/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants61
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home7.1%

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