Living in Manchester, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 197 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $81,875 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $90,300, the median rent is $700/month.
Manchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 54.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $90,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manchester the median home value is $90,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $944 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $81,875 and the income per person is $36,130. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.43
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 54.4
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 197 | $81,875 | $90,300 | $700 |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | $61,000 | — |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Woodson | 550 | $80,750 | $131,500 | $932 |
| Winchester | 1,498 | $48,250 | $93,900 | $593 |
| South Jacksonville | 3,239 | $49,587 | $135,800 | $647 |
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Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, IL?
The median household income in Manchester is $81,875, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $90,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $700 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Manchester, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 54.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 33 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
22.5% 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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