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Living in
Manchester.
About
Life in Manchester
Living in Manchester means settling into a solidly middle-to-upper-class St. Louis suburb where your paycheck actually stretches—the median household income sits around $97,801, and you're buying into a community where over 62% of residents hold college degrees, creating that educated, stability-minded neighborhood feel. Housing is reasonable by modern standards, with median home values around $323,100 and rents averaging $1,322 a month, paired with an unemployment rate of just 4.1%, so finding work in the greater St.
Manchester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Foreign-Born
12.9%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Manchester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manchester, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.7%), and 6.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
57.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Manchester
In Manchester, rent runs 28% above the MO average, and home values are 40% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,922
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $375,974 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Manchester and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Manchester, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Manchester: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Manchester is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Manchester Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute21.4 min avg
How Manchester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manchester, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manchester runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,228.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manchester Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Manchester, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Manchester is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Manchester) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (15 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manchester has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.9"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.56" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.19" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 4.59" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.22" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.28" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manchester
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manchester's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm St Clare Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Fenton
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Saint Louis
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Chesterfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manchester
Manchester's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manchester (within 15 miles)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
4.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
13.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
13.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 337 students · in-state tuition $33,189 · 72% graduate · median earnings $130,161 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manchester
Manchester has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
17 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCities Near Manchester
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Manchester?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Manchester FAQ
Is Manchester, Missouri affordable?⌄
Manchester's median rent is $1,322/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $97,801/year. Median home value is $323,100.
Is Manchester, Missouri safe?⌄
Manchester's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1228 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manchester, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Manchester, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manchester, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Manchester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,322/month and median household income is $97,801/year. The median home value is $323,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manchester, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Manchester is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from