Livability Score

77
/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 not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Plant Zero Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shockoe Espresso & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sefton Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
WPA Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ole
Coffee Shop
Richmond on Broad Cafe
Coffee Shop
North End Juice Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Simply Tea
Coffee Shop
Urban Hang Suite
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bleecker St.
Coffee Shop
821 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lift Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Lamplighter Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ICA Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
The Richmond Railroad Museum
Museum
Triple Crossing
Attraction
Brown's Isle Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Virginia Holocaust Museum
Museum
American Civil War Museum
Museum
Poe Museum
Museum
First Freedom Center
Museum
RVA on Wheels
Attraction
The Top
Nightclub
Fitzhugh Lee's Grave
Attraction
J. L. M. Curry's Grave
Attraction
Kanawha Plaza Fountain
Attraction
John Tyler's Grave
Attraction
Eppa Hunton's Grave
Attraction
Jefferson Davis's Grave
Attraction
James Monroe's tomb
Attraction
Claude A. Swanson's Grave
Attraction
Lewis Ginter's Mausoleaum
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
John Randolph of Roanoke's Grave
Attraction
Douglas Southall Freeman's Grave
Attraction
Dr. Hunter H. McGuire's Grave
Attraction
Richmond Ballet
Theatre Arts
James Ewell Brown Stuart's Grave
Attraction
Chimborazo Medical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (25) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Legend Brewing Company
Bar
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Wings Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Poe's Pub
Bar
Aqua Lounge
Bar
The Old City Bar
Bar
Stone Brewing Tap Room
Bar
C'est le Vin Wine Bar
Bar
McCormack's Irish Pub
Bar
Havana 59
Bar
Encore Ultra Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fallout
Bar
On the ROX
Bar
Potbelly
Fast Food
Sub Central
Fast Food
Padow's Deli
Fast Food
Patrick Henry Pub
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Sacred Heart Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond
Community Centre
Resource Workforce Center
Community Centre
Virginia Health Information
Gym
Club 533
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Sweat
Gym
Pilates Fitness Studio
Gym
BOHO
Gym
Fighting Gravity Fitness
Gym
Calhoun Community Center
Community Centre
Tread Happy
Gym
ReDefineRVA Personal Training Studio
Gym
The Barre Boutique
Gym
Ashtanga Yoga
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Camden's Dogtown Market
Grocery Store
Whisk
Bakery
Farm Fresh
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Sub Rosa Bakery
Bakery
Fine Food Market
Grocery Store
Super Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Chimbo
Grocery Store
Blue Nile Market
Grocery Store
The Market at 25th
Grocery Store
Urban Farmhouse VCU
Grocery Store
Mo's Sweet Minis
Bakery
Antbear Bakery
Bakery
The Fancy Biscuit
Bakery
Stella's Grocery
Grocery Store
Shyndigz
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Community Supermarket
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Tokyo Market
Grocery Store
Robinson Street Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Jean-Jacques Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Stuart's Fresh Catch
Seafood
Parks (6) A+
Alice Fitz Park
Park
Floodwall Park
Park
Carter Jones Park
Park
Walker's Creek Retention Basin Park
Park
Canoe Run Park
Park
Belle Island - South James Rocks
Park
Ancarrow's Landing
Park
Great Shiplock Park
Park
Brown's Island
Park
Libby Hill Park
Park
Kanawha Plaza
Park
Gambles Hill Park
Park
Oregon Hill Park
Park
Taylor's Hill Park
Park
Holly Street Park
Park
Forest Hill Park
Park
Saint Johns Church Historic District
Park
Patrick Henry Park
Park
Chimborazo Park
Park
Capitol Square
Park
Powhatan's Hill Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Clark Palmore House
Park
Patterson Memorial Garden
Park
Oregon Hill Linear Park
Park
Shops (29) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
360 Convenience
Convenience Store
LaDIFF
Furniture
Ledbury
Clothing
Coqui Cyclery
Bicycle
Hall of Fades
Hairdresser
Shockoe Atelier
Clothing
Shockhoe Market
Convenience Store
Collexpo Collexpo
Furniture
Fountain Bookstore Inc.
Books
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Antique Boutique & Delectable Collectibles
Furniture
Dransfield Jewelers
Fashion
Scissors Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Ledbury Fine Shirtmakers
Clothing
Golden Convenience Center
Convenience Store
Journeyman's Adventure Co.
Bicycle
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Razors of Richmond
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Tom Kirkland Opticians
Optician
Luminary Hair Co.
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Manchester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Broad Rock & 33rd
Bus Stop
Broad Rock & 36th
Bus Stop
Broad Rock + 36th
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Main
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Main
Bus Stop
Main & 23rd
Bus Stop
Main & 21st
Bus Stop
Main & 24th
Bus Stop
Main & 20th
Bus Stop
Main & 25th
Bus Stop
Main & 25th
Bus Stop
Main & 18th
Bus Stop
Main & 26th
Bus Stop
18th & Main
Bus Stop
Main & 17th
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & 31st
Bus Stop
Richmond Main Street
Transit Station
Main & 15th
Bus Stop
Broad Rock Blvd. at McGuire St.
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Orleans
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Admiral Gravely
Bus Stop
Grace & 17th
Bus Stop
9th & Cary
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Goddin
Bus Stop
Williamsburg & Goddin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Manchester is 106/100 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C+

Manchester crime rates are 2,304 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,024 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
279 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C

The median income in Manchester is $63,947 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$63,947 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Fire Company Number 13 and Rescue Company Number 3
Fire Station
Fire Company Number 17
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
514: Polytrauma Transitional Rebilitation
Clinic
Fire Company Number 21
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
Hospital
Richmond Fire & EMS E1/L2
Fire Station
Richmond Health Center
Clinic
Commonwealth of Virginia Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center
Clinic
VCU Medical Center
Hospital
Medical Arts Building
Doctor
Fire Company Number 8
Fire Station
Richmond Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station
Spencer Dental & Braces
Dentist
Hayes E. Willis Health Center
Clinic
Adult Outpatient Pavilion
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
VCU Police
Police
Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct
Police
Richmond Police Headquarters
Police
VCU Community Police Station
Police
Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
Police
Dominion Medical Associates
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Manchester home prices are $210,300 - which is 15% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$210,300 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Manchester graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Virginia
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Blackwell Elementary
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Swansboro Elementary
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Bellevue Elementary
Ephesus Junior Academy
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Chimborazo Elementary
Metro Richmond Alternative Ed
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
St Andrew'S School
Virginia Treatment Ctr.
George Mason Elementary
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Amelia Street Special Education
E.S.H. Greene Elementary
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Alternative School
Richmond Juvenile Detention Home
Richmond Acceleration Program
Binford Middle
Westover Hills Elementary
George W. Carver Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Open High
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Virginia Treatment Ctr.
Richmond Career Education And Employment (Charter School)
George Wythe High
Amelia Street Special Education
Richmond Alternative School
Church Hill Academy
Franklin Military Academy
Armstrong High
Benedictine College Preparatory
St Gertrude High School
See more Manchester education data

ratings A+

Manchester has an overall rating of 96% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Manchester, VA Area Guide

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Manchester Area Facts

  • Manchester has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Manchester crime rates are 19% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Manchester is 3% lower than the Virginia average

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Manchester, VA -City Review 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Manchester, VA city has made me experience the best kind of lifestyle ever. The area is entirely the best to settle, there are a few neighborhood activities, but still, it’s a very fantastic place to live. There are diverse restaurants, the best high school like Chest ...Read More erfield and many speed bumps for the safety of the community.

The city has many businesses that pop up each time. The residents of this city are guaranteed job opportunity of their preference. You can explore different options of employment, therefore, improving the standards of living. If you are searching for a place with many business opportunities, then this city should be your number one choice.

The Best areas in the city are the James River flowing through Richmond. The river creates an incredibly best avenue for hiking, camping, swimming and other activities. It is much fun living here. There are many places one can visit during free times. The city is also spotless and almost zero rates of crimes. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Manchester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alice Fitz Park
      Floodwall Park
      Carter Jones Park
      Walker's Creek Retention Basin Park
      Canoe Run Park
      Belle Island - South James Rocks
      Ancarrow's Landing
      Great Shiplock Park

      Entertainment

      The Richmond Railroad Museum
      Triple Crossing
      Brown's Isle Amphitheater
      Virginia Holocaust Museum
      American Civil War Museum
      Poe Museum
      First Freedom Center
      RVA on Wheels

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Legend Brewing Company
      Virginia ABC
      Subway
      Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant
      Wings Bar
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Manchester? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Manchester.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manchester? The cost of living in Manchester is 106/100 - which is 3% lower than Virginia.
      Manchester
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Manchester? Manchester crime rates are 2,304, which are 19% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,304 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Manchester? The median income in Manchester is $63,947 which is 3% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $63,94716% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,0713% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher 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

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Manchester home prices? Manchester home prices are $210,300 - which is 15% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $210,30014% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22429% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Manchester have good schools? The Manchester graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      61% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Manchester a good place to live? Manchester has an overall rating of 96% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      6 total surveys

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