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Manchester, Vermont, in Bennington county, is 49 miles NE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 116 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village contains a population of approximately 602.
In Manchester, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Manchester, which is home to many people who live alone.
The village has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Manchester boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $92,044. The typical family in Manchester is better off than most in Vermont. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Manchester. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Manchester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Manchester, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Vermont. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Vermont, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Manchester, 77% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.
Manchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Manchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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