Living in Manchester, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 3,631 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $51,353 (34% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $135,500, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 3,631
- Median age
- 35.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $51,353State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $135,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manchester the median home value is $135,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,257 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $51,353 and the income per person is $27,841. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,877
- Owner-occupied
- 47.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.6%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.49
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 3,631
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,459
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
17% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 3,631 | $51,353 | $135,500 | $1,038 |
| Warm Springs | 463 | $58,750 | $180,000 | $918 |
| Shiloh | 758 | $82,875 | $179,700 | $1,267 |
| Woodland | 272 | $40,000 | $97,500 | $923 |
| Woodbury | 820 | $54,375 | $109,100 | — |
| Pine Mountain | 1,314 | $91,250 | $363,500 | $954 |
| Greenville | 1,326 | $49,773 | $179,200 | $928 |
| Molena | 635 | $39,743 | — | $1,458 |
| Sunset Village | 825 | $71,574 | $170,300 | — |
More for people moving to Manchester
Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, GA?
The median household income in Manchester is $51,353, 34% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manchester?
The median home value in Manchester is $135,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,038 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Manchester, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 35.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 30 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
17% 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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