Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Silk City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Between Rounds Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Parkade Cinemas
Cinema
Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall
Theatre Arts
Cheney Homestead Museum
Museum
Old Manchester Museum
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Holiday Lanes
Bowling Alley
Manchester Community College Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Aquatic Wildlife
Aquarium
Nike Missile Site
Attraction
Indian campsite
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) F
The Main Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Forest Package Store
Alcohol
Hungry Tiger
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Buckland Billiards
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
M&R Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Shea's Patio at Tomato Joe's
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Hosmer Mountain Soda
Beverages
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fresh Monkee
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Boston Market
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
ML Fitness
Gym
Community Y Recreation Center
Gym
Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Mahoney Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Big Sky Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Vernon Teen Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Coventry Farms
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Highland Park Market
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Halal Meat & Seafoods
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Unicorn Polish Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Center Spring Pond Park
Park
Munro Park
Park
Center Park
Park
Spruce Street Community Garden
Park
Robertson Park
Park
Attawanhood Park
Park
Charter Oak Park
Park
Salter's Pond
Park
Charter Oak Park
Park
Mount Nebo Park
Park
Manchester Town Land
Park
Scott Drive Parklet
Park
Globe Hollow Swimming Area
Park
Northwest Park
Park
Parker Village Play Area
Park
Kennedy Road Soccer Complex
Park
Bernie Daley Memorial Field
Park
Lake Street Parklet
Park
Wilfred Road Park
Park
Meadowbrook Play Area
Park
Nike Site Park
Park
Neipsic Tennis Club
Park
Wickham Park
Park
Wickham Park Aviary
Park
Hillstown Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
Tangles & Bangles
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Karherine's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Sean's Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Hair by Emil
Hairdresser
Ruff Cuts Grooming
Pets
Manchester Cycle Shop
Bicycle
Beauty by Dezign
Hairdresser
A Hero's Legacy Comics
Books
41 Closet
Clothing
Hair by Jecoby
Hairdresser
Antiques & Collectibles
Furniture
Bubbly Spa
Hairdresser
Beauty 911
Hairdresser
Salon 292
Hairdresser
Silk City Antiques & Decor
Furniture
Surroundings
Interior Decoration
Designed to Order
Florist
Manchester Hardware
Home Improvement
In B-tween Convenience
Convenience Store
Harvest
Fashion
Cindy's Shearz
Hairdresser
Park Hill Joyce Flower Shop
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Manchester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Bus Stop B
Bus Stop
Bus Stop A
Bus Stop
Spencer St & 366 Spencer St
Bus Stop
Spencer St & Crossroad Community Cathedral
Bus Stop
Silver Ln & Opp Oak St
Bus Stop
Silver Ln & Oak St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Manchester is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime B

Manchester crime rates are 2,749 per 100k, which is 67% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
2,585 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
164 crimes per 100k A
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employment C+

The median income in Manchester is $61,631 - which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$61,631 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Manchester Police Department
Police
Manchester Fire Department 2
Fire Station
Eighth Utilities District Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Manchester Police
Police
ManchesterbFamily Dental
Dentist
Manchester Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Eighth Utilities Dstrict Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Manchester Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Manchester Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Stoker Chiropractic
Doctor
Eighth Utilities District Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Ambulance Service of Manchester
Ambulance Station
Manchester Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Great Expressions
Dentist
Vernon Fire Department Station 341
Fire Station
Dr. Dental
Dentist
Vernon Fire Department Station 241
Fire Station
Rubin Family Dentistry & Associates
Dentist
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
Hospital
Bolton Dental Group
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Manchester home prices are $165,400 - which is 39% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$165,400 C
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Manchester graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (18) A+
Illing Middle School
The Cornerstone Christian School
Bowers School
St Bridget School
St James School
Waddell School
Community Child Guidance Clinic
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Robertson School
Washington School
Highland Park School
Adelbrook-The Learning Center Of Manchester
Buckley School
Odyssey Community School
Martin School
Verplanck School
Keeney School
Timothy Edwards School
Lake Street School
Orchard Hill School
Birch Mountain Day School
Woodland School
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
High Schools (6) A+
Manchester High School
Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital
The Cornerstone Christian School
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Great Path Academy At Mcc
Manchester Regional Academy
Woodland School
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ratings B

Manchester has an overall rating of 71% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B+
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Manchester Area Facts

  • Manchester has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Manchester crime rates are 67% higher than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Manchester is 11% lower than the Connecticut average

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Manchester Connecticut: Shops, Beer and Grub! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I actually like Manchester. It's definitely a working-class community; however, the city is undergoing some renovations which is really bringing some curb appeal to the downtown area.

One of the best areas in Manchester is the Buckland Hill Mall Center. They have all of your co ...Read More mmon stores like JCPenney, American Eagle, Footlocker, Bath and Body Works, and many more. There’s also the Funny Bone comedy club if you’re looking for a good laugh.

There’s not a ton to do as far as nightlife, but you can fill your time with a selection of breweries, restaurants, and the new talk-of-the-town Dave & Buster’s. If you have more expensive taste, you may want to wonder east two miles into the adjacent town, South Windsor, and visit the upscale outdoor mall, Evergreen Walk. Airbnb is growing in popularity in Manchester, so if you’re thinking of dropping by to give it a try, you can find exceptional rates that will rival any nearby motel or hotel. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Manchester? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Center Spring Pond Park
      Munro Park
      Center Park
      Spruce Street Community Garden
      Robertson Park
      Attawanhood Park
      Charter Oak Park
      Salter's Pond

      Entertainment

      Parkade Cinemas
      Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall
      Cheney Homestead Museum
      Old Manchester Museum
      Cinemark
      Holiday Lanes
      Manchester Community College Band Shell
      Aquatic Wildlife

      Food & Drink

      The Main Pub
      Domino's
      Forest Package Store
      Hungry Tiger
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dairy Queen
      Smashburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Manchester? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Manchester.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manchester? The cost of living in Manchester is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Connecticut.
      Manchester
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Manchester? Manchester crime rates are 2,749, which are 67% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      2,749 per 100k people

      18% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      18% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Manchester? The median income in Manchester is $61,631 which is 14% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $61,63111% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,45812% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Manchester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Manchester Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Manchester home prices? Manchester home prices are $165,400 - which is 39% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $165,40010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14721% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Manchester have good schools? The Manchester graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Manchester a good place to live? Manchester has an overall rating of 71% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      9 total surveys

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