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Living in
Manchester.
Manchester is an unincorporated community in Richmond city, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Manchester
Manchester is a community of 12,347 people in Virginia. The median household income is $80,296, median rent runs about $1,558 per month, and median home values are around $317,000. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Manchester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+13.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Manchester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manchester, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (23.4%), and 13.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.6%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 about average for VA
Rent, home values, and income in Manchester
In Manchester, home values are 17% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,340
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Manchester and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Manchester is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Richmond city (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Manchester Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Richmond, VA metro area
Commute21.9 min avg
How Manchester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manchester, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Manchester, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Richmond County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Manchester, the most common type is flash flood, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Flash Flood | $43,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $34,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Storm | $19,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $35,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Richmond city, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Manchester is typically good — 288 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
288
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Richmond city, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manchester has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.00" |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.18" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.00" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.37" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.90" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manchester
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manchester's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Richmond
Richmond VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Richmond
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Richmond
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.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manchester
Manchester's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Manchester
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
Private for-profit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Virginia Commonwealth University
2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,753 students · in-state tuition $17,490 · 68% graduate · median earnings $64,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,980 students · in-state tuition $67,840 · 86% graduate · median earnings $92,362 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,660 · 41% graduate · median earnings $44,816 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 232 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (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: Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manchester
Manchester has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
2 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
9 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
44 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
53 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
54 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
55 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, Virginia affordable?⌄
Manchester's median rent is $1,558/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,296/year. Median home value is $317,000.
What is the job market like in Manchester, Virginia?⌄
Manchester has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manchester, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Manchester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,558/month and median household income is $80,296/year. The median home value is $317,000. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manchester, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Manchester is 22 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