West Manchester, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$58,889 Median Income $29,870 per capita
$102,200 Home Value $143,232 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,889 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $1,118/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

West Manchester, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,889
22% below
$29,870 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
64% below
Zillow: $143,232
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
4% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Manchester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Manchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Rent
96%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Manchester a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Manchester residents earn a median household income of $58,889 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,870. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Manchester is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,232. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

11.8% of adults in West Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Manchester has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,889
Per Capita$29,870
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$1,118
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$143,232
Housing Units166
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,094 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in West Manchester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.