Manchester SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Manchester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Manchester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Manchester is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Manchester is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Manchester is $340,766.
The median income in Manchester is $80,296.
Manchester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Manchester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Manchester | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 118 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Manchester, VA Weather
The average high in Manchester is 69.1° and the average low is 45.6°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.7 inches of precipitation each year with 8.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Map Of Manchester, VA
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Manchester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Manchester
The current population in Manchester is 12,445. The population has increased 12.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,445 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,347 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 11,929 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 12,192 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 11,814 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 10,919 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 10,807 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 10,895 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,927 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 10,378 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 10,402 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 10,683 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 11,227 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 11,142 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 11,073 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Manchester
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Manchester is:
46.3% White with 5,757 White residents.
36.0% African American with 4,477 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 305 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 275 Two Or More residents.
13.1% Hispanic with 1,631 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Manchester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.3% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 36.0% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Manchester
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Manchester is 53.8% female with 6,694 female residents.
Manchester is 46.2% male with 5,750 male residents.
| Gender | Manchester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Manchester for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Manchester completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Manchester completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Manchester completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Manchester completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Manchester completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Manchester completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Manchester completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Manchester completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Manchester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Manchester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Manchester, Virginia
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2.7% of households in Manchester earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Manchester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Manchester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Manchester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Manchester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Manchester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Manchester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Manchester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Manchester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.9% of households in Manchester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Manchester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
