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Manchester, PA


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Manchester, Pennsylvania

Manchester, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 21 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 52 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the York metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 2,350.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $47,845. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Manchester.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Manchester.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

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 Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Manchester Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Manchester People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Manchester, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built710
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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