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Manchester, MI


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Manchester, Michigan

Manchester, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 18 miles SW of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 41 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Ann Arbor metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 2,160.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $56,875. Interestingly, lots of people in Manchester have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Michigan, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Manchester, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Manchester do a lot of driving.

High Points

Manchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Manchester Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Manchester Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Manchester Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Manchester People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Manchester Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Manchester, MI

Comparing Manchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity53
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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