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Manchester, NY


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Manchester, New York

Manchester, New York, in Ontario county, is 23 miles SE of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 83 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rochester metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 1,475.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 54% of adults are married.

Manchester boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $44,625.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Manchester.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Manchester, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyManchester Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyManchester Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Manchester, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women73
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use31
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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