Living in Manchester, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 676 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $74,659 (8% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $511,400, the median rent is $650/month.
Manchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 62.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $74,659State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $511,400State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Vermont median; home values 62% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
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 $511,400, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,797 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $74,659 and the income per person is $50,562. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 654
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 53.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.02
53.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manchester has many vacation and second homes.
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 42.2%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
57.8% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 33.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 52.3%
- Drive alone
- 29.4%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 676 | $74,659 | $511,400 | $650 |
| Manchester Center | 2,037 | $54,808 | $359,800 | $1,023 |
| Winhall | 752 | $95,500 | $471,800 | $1,094 |
| Sunderland | 1,269 | $88,523 | $300,000 | $1,413 |
| Sandgate | 435 | $69,167 | $193,800 | — |
| Stratton | 532 | $122,708 | $400,000 | $1,208 |
| Dorset | 2,092 | $111,250 | $569,200 | $1,420 |
| Rupert | 676 | $88,229 | $362,500 | — |
| Arlington | 2,598 | $102,308 | $318,500 | $1,191 |
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What is the median household income in Manchester, VT?
The median household income in Manchester is $74,659, 8% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $511,400, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $650 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Manchester, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Vermont median; home values 62% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 62.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 20 minutes; 52.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
57.8% 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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