Living in Manchester, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 5,956 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $126,371 (29% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $478,200, the median rent is $1,740/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 5,956
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $126,371State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $478,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,740/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Washington median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
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 $478,200, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,207 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $126,371 and the income per person is $49,288. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,306
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.64
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 5,956
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,258
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 9.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 5,956 | $126,371 | $478,200 | $1,740 |
| Southworth | 2,286 | $123,281 | $647,300 | $1,990 |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | $88,625 | $441,400 | $1,778 |
| Enetai | 2,387 | $87,870 | $454,000 | $1,646 |
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | $75,320 | $435,900 | $1,554 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
More for people moving to Manchester
Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, WA?
The median household income in Manchester is $126,371, 29% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $478,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,740 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Manchester, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Washington median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 39.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 34 minutes; 16.1% 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?
32.4% 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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