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Manchester is a small town of 2,110 in Ohio, with a median household income of $30,313
and a 10.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Manchester stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
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: 86.0
Manchester's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Manchester costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Manchester, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Manchester's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
25.3 /100k
Property Crime
231.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Manchester is served primarily by Manchester Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Manchester, OH
National Avg
School District
Manchester Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Manchester sees average highs of 41.2°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Manchester's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Manchester roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,100 and median rent is $644/month.
Manchester's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 231.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Manchester are operated by Manchester Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 3.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Manchester, OH has a population of 2,110, a median household income of $30,313, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Manchester averages 41.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Manchester, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45144.
The population of Manchester, Ohio is 2,110 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Manchester: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $84,100, median household income $30,313, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
