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Manchester, Vermont

village · Bennington County

At a glance

676
Population
$511,400
Median home value (all homes)
69% above U.S. median
$647,773
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$650/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$74,659
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
19.5 min
Average commute
81.7%
Homes with broadband
41.25%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing86% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities38% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost28% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates57.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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