Manchester city, New Hampshire
Manchester city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Manchester city is a geographic entity located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 116,818. The land area covers 33.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 116,818 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 49,162 | ±881 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 52,108 | ±835 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 49,162 | ±881 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,946 | ±460 |
| Median Home Value | $365,600 | ±$6,997 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,564 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,007 | ±$1,990 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,745 | ±$1,483 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 12,565 | ±1,273 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 67,957 | ±1,458 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 116,386 (2024)
ID: 170001
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
ONE CITY HALL PLAZA, MANCHESTER NH 03101-2080
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GUS Population: 430,462 (2024)
ID: 130731
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
329 MAST RD, STE 120, GOFFSTOWN NH 03045-2430
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Manchester | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | 01-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | KG-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | 05-08 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | 05-08 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Manchester | 09-12 | Manchester, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 100 MCGREGOR STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03102 |
(603) 668-3545
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University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
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College | 1.3 mi away | 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101 |
8554724255
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MANCHESTER CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 405 PINE STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03104 |
(603) 624-6550
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ELLIOT HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1 ELLIOT WAY, MANCHESTER, NH, 03103 |
(603) 669-5300
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester
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College | 1.3 mi away | 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101-1113 |
6036414101
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WEST SIDE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 76 NORTH MAIN STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03102 |
(603) 624-6560
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Saint Anselm College
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College | 3.0 mi away | 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH, 03102-1310 |
6036417000
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BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 3 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD, BEDFORD, NH, 03110 |
(603) 472-2300
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Manchester Community College
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College | 3.1 mi away | 1066 Front St, Manchester, NH, 03102-8518 |
6032068000
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GRIFFIN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 22 HOOKSETT ROAD, AUBURN, NH, 03032 |
(603) 483-5374
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MASSABESIC LAKE, NH US, located 2.6 miles from Manchester city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 13.0° | 22.3° | 2.67" | 15.9" |
| February | 34.8° | 15.0° | 24.9° | 2.70" | 17.6" |
| March | 42.9° | 23.6° | 33.2° | 3.19" | 6.7" |
| April | 56.1° | 34.9° | 45.5° | 3.49" | 0.9" |
| May | 67.1° | 45.9° | 56.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.0° | 55.6° | 65.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 60.9° | 71.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 59.1° | 69.4° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 51.7° | 62.3° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 39.5° | 49.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.4° | 39.4° | 3.49" | 1.1" |
| December | 37.5° | 20.8° | 29.1° | 3.77" | 10.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Hooksett CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Pinardville CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Hooksett CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| East Merrimack CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Goffstown CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3301145140. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.