Living in Manchester, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 115,643 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $81,007 (18% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $365,600, the median rent is $1,564/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 115,643
- Median age
- 38State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $81,007State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $365,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,564/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manchester the median home value is $365,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,564 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,227 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $81,007 and the income per person is $44,745. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52,108
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.29
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 115,643
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 49,162
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
34% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| Auburn | 6,119 | $153,253 | $600,300 | $1,893 |
| Bedford | 23,746 | $167,418 | $612,100 | $2,099 |
| Goffstown | 18,513 | $113,958 | $377,400 | $1,231 |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
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What is the median household income in Manchester, NH?
The median household income in Manchester is $81,007, 18% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $365,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,564 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Manchester, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 38 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 24 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
34% 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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