Living in West Manchester, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
West Manchester has 341 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $61,875 (13% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $105,500, the median rent is $1,150/month.
West Manchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 341
- Median age
- 35State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $105,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is West Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Manchester the median home value is $105,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
West Manchester median household income
The median household income in West Manchester is $61,875 and the income per person is $30,821. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
West Manchester demographics
- Population
- 341
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Manchester ›
Education in West Manchester
15.5% of adults 25 and older in West Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
West Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
| New Madison | 783 | $62,500 | $109,900 | $888 |
| Verona | 653 | $66,250 | $153,600 | $627 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
| Wayne Lakes | 711 | $52,500 | $143,600 | $730 |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in West Manchester, OH?
The median household income in West Manchester is $61,875, 13% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Manchester?
The median home value in West Manchester is $105,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Manchester?
The median gross rent in West Manchester is $1,150 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is West Manchester, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in West Manchester?
The median age in West Manchester is 35 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Manchester?
The average commute to work in West Manchester is 30 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Manchester?
The unemployment rate in West Manchester is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Manchester?
15.5% of adults in West 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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