Living in Manchester, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 5,439 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $121,676 (17% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $376,400, the median rent is $1,358/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 5,439
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $121,676State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $376,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Maryland median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
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 $376,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,218 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $121,676 and the income per person is $52,617. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,012
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.72
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 5,439
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,963
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
37% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 0.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 5,439 | $121,676 | $376,400 | $1,358 |
| Hampstead | 6,251 | $97,871 | $333,000 | $1,309 |
| West Manheim | 9,839 | $97,582 | $299,700 | $1,609 |
| Manheim | 3,493 | $115,423 | $340,000 | $887 |
| Westminster | 20,445 | $86,219 | $337,600 | $1,476 |
| Parkville | 8,128 | $77,352 | $222,400 | $1,340 |
| Codorus | 3,943 | $101,676 | $286,200 | $1,428 |
| Pennville | 2,405 | $76,053 | $209,100 | $1,718 |
| Penn | 17,974 | $85,199 | $240,500 | $1,404 |
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Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, MD?
The median household income in Manchester is $121,676, 17% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $376,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,358 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Manchester, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Maryland median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 39.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 33 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 0.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
37% 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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