Living in Manchester, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 184 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $61,154 (38% lower than the California median).
Manchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 44.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $61,154State: $99,122
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $61,154 and the income per person is $28,722. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 96
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.56
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 35.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
0% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 32.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 184 | $61,154 | — | — |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | $436,000 | $1,917 |
| Anchor Bay | 771 | $88,194 | $1,605,500 | — |
| Boonville | 667 | $42,188 | $661,800 | — |
| Sea Ranch | 1,287 | $139,375 | $1,371,600 | — |
| Mendocino | 574 | $80,833 | — | — |
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | $458,400 | $1,331 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | $437,500 | $1,306 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | $612,200 | $1,696 |
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What is the median household income in Manchester, CA?
The median household income in Manchester is $61,154, 38% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Manchester, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 44.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 13 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
0% of adults in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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