Living in Manchester, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 18,160 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $97,801 (38% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $323,100, the median rent is $1,322/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 18,160
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,801State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $323,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $323,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,879 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $97,801 and the income per person is $50,108. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,423
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.49
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 18,160
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 7,279
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
62.4% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
| Winchester | 1,939 | $87,917 | $216,500 | $1,557 |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $377,100 | $1,418 |
| Des Peres | 9,170 | $224,327 | $609,200 | $1,750 |
| Town and Country | 11,607 | $232,534 | $928,500 | $1,955 |
| Ellisville | 10,002 | $113,309 | $366,600 | $1,538 |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $451,400 | $1,348 |
More for people moving to Manchester
Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, MO?
The median household income in Manchester is $97,801, 38% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $323,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,322 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Manchester, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 38.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 21 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
62.4% 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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