Manchester is a very small town located in the state of Vermont. With a population of 4,501 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 87.63% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Manchester is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Manchester who work in management occupations (14.02%), food service (12.28%), and teaching (10.76%). A relatively large number of people in Manchester telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.69% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Manchester’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Manchester spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.60 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be. As is often the case in a small town, Manchester doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Manchester is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.56% of adults in Manchester have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Manchester in 2022 was $45,903, which is upper middle income relative to Vermont, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $183,612 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 Welsh. The most common language spoken in Manchester is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
