Manchester is a very small town located in the state of Vermont. With a population of 4,481 people and two associated neighborhoods, Manchester is the 35th largest community in Vermont. Manchester home prices are not only among the most expensive in Vermont, but Manchester real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Manchester is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.82% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Manchester is a town of managers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Manchester who work in management occupations (17.61%), food service (11.35%), and business and financial occupations (9.96%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 17.77% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Manchester is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Manchester is worth considering. One of the benefits of Manchester is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 16.75 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.The education level of Manchester ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Manchester, 46.63% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Manchester in 2022 was $50,040, which is upper middle income relative to Vermont, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $200,160 for a family of four. However, Manchester contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Manchester home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manchester residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Manchester include Irish, English, German, Italian, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Manchester is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
