Living in Manchester, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 12,445 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $80,296 (14% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $317,000, the median rent is $1,558/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 12,445
- Median age
- 34.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,296State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $317,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,558/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $317,000, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,558 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $80,296 and the income per person is $41,707. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,847
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.32
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 12,445
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 5,363
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 12,445 | $80,296 | $317,000 | $1,558 |
| Bon Air | 16,904 | $101,879 | $365,200 | $1,799 |
| Rockwood | 10,010 | $97,992 | $354,400 | $1,744 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | $298,500 | $1,583 |
| Midlothian | 19,120 | $110,084 | $408,500 | $1,760 |
| Bensley | 5,949 | $50,547 | $218,500 | $1,238 |
| Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 | $376,000 | $1,782 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | $102,264 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
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Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, VA?
The median household income in Manchester is $80,296, 14% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $317,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,558 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Manchester, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 34.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 22 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
39.7% 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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