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Living in
Manchester.
About
Life in Manchester
Manchester is a community of 12,651 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $57,500, median rent runs about $978 per month, and median home values are around $237,400. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Manchester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
+12.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Manchester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manchester, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.5%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 18% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Manchester
In Manchester, rent runs 18% below the TN average, and home values are 17% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,604
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $321,798 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Manchester
Unemployment in Coffee County, which includes Manchester, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Manchester: Coffee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Coffee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Manchester Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.6 min avg
How Manchester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manchester, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 55 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 43% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manchester runs 43% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
470.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,071.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manchester Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coffee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coffee County, which includes Manchester, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Drought | $122,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Drought | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Hail | $340,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $230,740 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $352,890 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $128,000 |
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
Coffee County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DeKalb County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 38 miles from Manchester) is typically good — 345 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
345
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: DeKalb County, TN (38 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manchester has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 26°F | 5.37" |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 5.46" |
| Mar | 60°F | 35°F | 6.36" |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 5.85" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 4.24" |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 3.46" |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 6.56" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manchester
Manchester has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Unity Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Unity Medical Center · 481 Interstate Drive
- Outpatient center: Coffee County Health Department · 1001 Mcarthur St, Manchester
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-harton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Tullahoma
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manchester
Manchester's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manchester
Manchester has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
35 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
37 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
57 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
77 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Manchester
Coffee County-Manchester Public Library
1005 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester
Cities 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, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Manchester's median rent is $978/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,500/year. Median home value is $237,400.
Is Manchester, Tennessee safe?⌄
Manchester's violent crime rate was 471 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2071 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manchester, Tennessee?⌄
Coffee County, which includes Manchester, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manchester, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Manchester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $978/month and median household income is $57,500/year. The median home value is $237,400. About 28% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manchester, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Manchester is 26 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