Manchester, NH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Manchester, New Hampshire Summary

Life in Manchester research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Manchester over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Manchester:

  • The population in Manchester is 114,730.

  • The median home value in Manchester is $258,100.

  • The median income in Manchester is $66,929.

  • The cost of living in Manchester is 108 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Manchester is $1,220.

  • The unemployment rate in Manchester is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Manchester is 12.5%.

Manchester SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8

Manchester, NH Crime Report

3,326
Total Crimes
2,901.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.82%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Manchester
/ 100k People
New Hampshire
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 3,326 2,901.0 1,245.3 2,324.2
Violent Crime 472 411.7 146.4 369.8
Murder 5 4.4 0.9 6.3
Robbery 87 75.9 20.5 66.1
Aggravated Assault 330 287.8 85.3 268.2
Property Crime 2,854 2,489.3 1,098.9 1,954.4
Burglary 226 197.1 103.3 269.8
Larceny 2,381 2,076.8 919.1 1,401.9
Car Theft 247 215.4 76.4 282.7

Manchester, NH Cost Of Living

108
Manchester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Manchester New Hampshire National Average
Overall 108 114 100
Services 110 123 100
Groceries 100 102 100
Health 114 124 100
Housing 113 108 100
Transportation 96 110 100
Utilities 110 122 100

Manchester, NH Photos

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Rankings for Manchester in New Hampshire

Map Of Manchester, NH

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Population over time in Manchester

Year Population % Change
2021 112,441 0.7%
2020 111,657 1.0%
2019 110,601 0.3%
2018 110,231 0.1%
2017 110,139 0.1%
2016 110,065 0.1%
2015 109,942 0.1%
2014 109,786 0.0%
2013 109,736 -0.1%
2012 109,791 -

Race / Ethnicity in Manchester

White
74.9% (85,911)
African American
5.3% (6,060)
American Indian
0.1% (64)
Asian
4.9% (5,609)
Hawaiian
0.0% (54)
Other
0.4% (488)
Two Or More
3.5% (3,969)
Hispanic
11.0% (12,575)
Race Manchester NH USA
White 74.9% 88.9% 59.4%
African American 5.3% 1.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 4.9% 2.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 11.0% 4.1% 18.4%

Gender in Manchester

Female
49.7% (57,013)
Male
50.3% (57,717)
Gender Manchester NH USA
Female 49.7% 50.2% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 49.8% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Manchester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (5,736)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (8,031)
High School / GED
29.0% (33,271)
Some College
19.0% (21,798)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (10,325)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (24,093)
Master's Degree
8.0% (9,178)
Professional Degree
1.0% (1,147)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,147)
Education Manchester NH USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 19.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Manchester, New Hampshire

Less than $10,000
4.6% (522,060)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (384,850)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (879,895)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (837,002)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (1,573,052)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (2,274,978)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (1,607,177)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (1,955,296)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (864,491)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (574,195)
Income Manchester NH USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 3.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 2.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 6.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 9.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 15.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 19.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 10.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 11.0% 9.5%

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