Manchester, New Hampshire
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Manchester is a city in New Hampshire with about 115,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, income tax, and air quality. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitemanchesternh.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in2.8 in
humid 65%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$74k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 22% of US places
Home Value$305k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.86%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.66%better than 81% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.4 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.8 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 46% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days95 daysbetter than 79% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.0better than 88% of US places
Air Quality31 AQIbetter than 90% of US places
School Quality58.6better than 51% of US places
Violent Crime2180/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2530/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population115,03799th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3972nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.0%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.1%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 61% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance47 mibetter than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.5%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby28.16better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Manchester an affordable place to live?
- Manchester is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Manchester?
- The median home value in Manchester is $305k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Manchester?
- Median household income in Manchester is $74k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Manchester?
- Median gross rent in Manchester is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Manchester safe?
- Manchester is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2180/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2530/100k.
- What is the weather like in Manchester?
- Manchester averages 73°F in July and 25°F in January, with 40.4 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Manchester?
- Public-school quality in Manchester is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Manchester?
- The average one-way commute in Manchester is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)