What are the schools like in Manchester, NY?

School district data for Manchester is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Manchester?

The median household income in Manchester, NY is $59,231 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Manchester, NY?

Manchester has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.6 inches.

Manchester, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Manchester, NY affordable or expensive?

Manchester's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manchester is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,500 and the median rent is $1,073 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manchester, NY?

Manchester has a violent crime rate of 100.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manchester, NY a Good Place to Live?

Manchester is a small town of 1,534 in New York, with a median household income of $59,231 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Manchester stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Manchester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manchester city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.7

Manchester's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manchester costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Manchester, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,073	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,231	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manchester's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.2 /100k

Property Crime

969.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Manchester, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manchester sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 56.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manchester, NY
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	56.6"

Demographics

Metric	Manchester, NY	National Avg
Population	1,534	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shortsville, NY 1 mi Clifton Springs, NY 5 mi Port Gibson, NY 6 mi Canandaigua, NY 6 mi Palmyra, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Manchester

Manchester, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14504

Manchester vs Other Cities

Manchester, NY vs Shortsville, NY Manchester, NY vs Clifton Springs, NY Manchester, NY vs Port Gibson, NY Manchester, NY vs Canandaigua, NY Manchester, NY vs Palmyra, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manchester, NY affordable or expensive?

Manchester's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Manchester roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,500 and median rent is $1,073/month.

What is the crime rate in Manchester, NY?

Manchester's violent crime rate is 100.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manchester?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Manchester, NY a good place to live?

Manchester, NY has a population of 1,534, a median household income of $59,231, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Manchester?

Manchester averages 33.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 56.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manchester?

Manchester, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14504.

What is the population of Manchester?

The population of Manchester, New York is 1,534 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manchester?

Key numbers for living in Manchester: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $101,500, median household income $59,231, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.