Manchester, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,018 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,242 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$464,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$703 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
3
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
5
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 41
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 7 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Manchester Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
South Colby Elementary
2 miles, SW · 4.1star
John Sedgwick Middle School
3 miles, S · 3.2star
Discovery
3 miles, W · 4.1star
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Colleges

Olympic College
5 miles, NW · 1.4star
South Seattle College
9 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Harrison Medical Center
5 miles, NW · 3.2star
NH Bremerton
8 miles, NW
Navos
8 miles, SE
Harborview Medical Center
11 miles, E · 2.3star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
86 miles, NE · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
135 miles, SW · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
184 miles, SE · 1star
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