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Manchester

#2 in Best Places to Live in Ontario County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New York
  • 3 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Manchester is a town in New York with a population of 1,824. Manchester is in Ontario County. Living in Manchester offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Manchester there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Manchester and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Manchester are above average.
    About Manchester...
    Population
    1,824

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $93,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $851
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      60.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      0
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Manchester

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,464
    National
    $55,322
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      Manchester Reviews

      3 reviews
      Very small town, and everyone knows everyone. Easy to befriend neighbors, and store, school, and restaurant all within walking distance.
      • Dec 20 2017
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      Great place to grow up and start a family!................................... Been here all my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way!!!!!!!!........................................................................................................................................:....................................................
      • May 17 2018
      • Overall Experience
      It's okay because there are not very many stores in town because it is a small town. There is a Dollar General and a Bliss Shurfine to get something quickly if you need it but all other stores are in towns near by that you have to drive to.
      • Jan 18 2015
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