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Manchester, NH

Founded 1722Hillsborough CountyElev. 64 m
Population
115,415
Median home
$336,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
29
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Manchester

With about 115,415 residents, Manchester is one of New Hampshire's notable places. Manchester was founded in 1722 and sits in Hillsborough County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $77,415. Homes carry a median value of $336,300, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.8%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
115,415
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$77,415
Per-capita income
$44,220
Poverty rate
10.7%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
12.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black4.7%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38%
Sales & office22.3%
Service16.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$336,300
Median gross rent
$1,465/mo
Owner-occupied
49.3%
Median year built
1964
Households
49,546
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Manchester has 29 public schools — 16 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading33%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)HighGrades 9–12charter
Manchester Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Manchester Memorial High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Manchester School of Technology (High School)HighGrades 9–12
Manchester West High SchoolHighGrades 9–13
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)HighGrades 9–12charter
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hillside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)MiddleGrades 6–8charter
Middle School At ParksideMiddleGrades 5–8
Southside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)MiddleGrades 5–8charter
Bakersville SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime1% above national
Manchester389
New Hampshire118
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% below national
Manchester1,727
New Hampshire923
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Manchester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Manchester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hillsborough County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Manchester is in Hillsborough County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Manchester was founded in 1722 and sits in Hillsborough County. Elevation ~64 m.

Population trend
116K107K115,41520002024
Map of Manchester
Manchester, NH
Where Manchester is
ManchesterNashuaConcordRochesterDoverKeene
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ash Street SchoolGay, Alpheus, HouseKimball Brothers Shoe FactoryManchester City HallSmyth TowerVarney SchoolWeston ObservatoryAthens Building
Notable people from Manchester
Toby FoxMatt CzuchryCharlie DaviesEdward William NelsonGrace MetaliousLee MorinChris PappasMarie-Josephine GaudetteGeorge UnderwoodEdward Whittemore
People searches in Manchester
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Nashua (16 mi)Concord (18 mi)Rochester (32 mi)Dover (32 mi)Portsmouth (34 mi)Somersworth (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Manchester, NH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Manchester, New Hampshire.

Luis A Lopez
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104
Edward G White, 70
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104
Edward G White
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104
Paul J Clark
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03109
Paul Christian Johnson, 31
Manchester · 03106
AKA Paul Johnson, Christian Paul Johnson
Joshua K Davis
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03102
Matthew J Hills
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03101
Matthew C Clark
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03102
Matthew C Clark, 44
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03103
AKA Matthew Clark, Clark Matthew
Steven L Miller
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03101
Kevin Frank Martin, 70
Manchester · New Hanover County · 03102
AKA Kevin F Martin
Carlos Ivan Gonzalez Cruz, 74
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03102
AKA Carlos A Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez
Daniel King
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104
Daniel Young
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104
Daniel Perez
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03101
Richard N White
Manchester · Hillsborough County · 03104

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Manchester — frequently asked

What is the population of Manchester, New Hampshire?
Manchester has a population of about 115,415, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Manchester?
The median home value in Manchester is $336,300, and the median gross rent is $1,465/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Manchester safe? What is the crime rate?
Manchester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 389 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Manchester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hillsborough County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Manchester?
Manchester has 29 public schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Manchester?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Manchester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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