Living in Manchester, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 680 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $68,333 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $292,200, the median rent is $778/month.
Manchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 680
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,333State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $292,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $778/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
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 $292,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,971 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $68,333 and the income per person is $37,569. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 653
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 57.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.43
57.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manchester has many vacation and second homes.
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 680
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 280
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
23% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 680 | $68,333 | $292,200 | $778 |
| Hankins | 225 | $49,318 | $344,400 | $1,109 |
| Buckingham | 465 | $53,958 | $230,600 | $880 |
| Callicoon | 350 | $64,034 | $198,800 | — |
| Damascus | 3,698 | $75,357 | $282,200 | $705 |
| Hortonville | 205 | $112,910 | $184,800 | — |
| Lebanon | 686 | $50,114 | $227,900 | $736 |
| Hancock | 745 | $51,765 | $150,000 | $958 |
| Oregon | 933 | $75,625 | $276,100 | $1,050 |
More for people moving to Manchester
Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, PA?
The median household income in Manchester is $68,333, 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $292,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $778 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Manchester, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 51.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 29 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
23% 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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