Living in North Manchester, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
North Manchester has 4,819 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $61,296 (15% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $138,200, the median rent is $660/month.
North Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 4,819
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $61,296State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $138,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $660/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Manchester the median home value is $138,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $989 a month in housing costs.
North Manchester median household income
The median household income in North Manchester is $61,296 and the income per person is $34,970. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in North Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,144
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.10
North Manchester demographics
- Population
- 4,819
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 1,840
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Manchester ›
Education in North Manchester
26.1% of adults 25 and older in North Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
North Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester | 4,819 | $61,296 | $138,200 | $660 |
| Liberty Mills | 139 | $60,962 | $46,800 | — |
| Laketon | 460 | $60,104 | $162,500 | — |
| Sidney | 123 | $50,250 | $118,800 | $1,188 |
| Urbana | 116 | $37,829 | $98,900 | — |
| Silver Lake | 857 | $55,272 | $112,000 | $1,158 |
| South Whitley | 1,660 | $58,068 | $134,100 | $771 |
| Roann | 479 | $58,542 | $95,900 | $825 |
| Claypool | 318 | $60,417 | $110,800 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in North Manchester, IN?
The median household income in North Manchester is $61,296, 15% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Manchester?
The median home value in North Manchester is $138,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in North Manchester?
The median gross rent in North Manchester is $660 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is North Manchester, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in North Manchester?
The median age in North Manchester is 40.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in North Manchester?
The average commute to work in North Manchester is 23 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Manchester?
The unemployment rate in North Manchester is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Manchester?
26.1% of adults in North 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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