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Manchester, IA

Manchester, IA.

Population: 8,193 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,211
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+65.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$238,818
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Manchester Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$2,291
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,206
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents