Manchester, VT

Manchester, Vermont

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.

The People and Families of Manchester

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Manchester, VT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Manchester Almanac

Manchester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manchester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Manchester residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manchester, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Manchester High Schools (2004)

BURR & BURTON SEMINARY
55 SEMINARY AVENUE
802-362-1775
Serves 586 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Manchester Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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