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Manchester, Connecticut Retirement Guide
established retirement community
47
Retirement Score
Manchester, Connecticut at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $195,200
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and pension income have income-based exemptions/deductions.
- Avg January Low
- N/A
- Cost of Living Index
- 106.4 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 47 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
106.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$195,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,289High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and pension income have income-based exemptions/deductions.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
31.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
49.6 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
31.8 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July HighData not available
Avg January LowData not available
Annual PrecipitationData not available
Sunny Days / YearData not available
Safety
Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
18.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
7.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
37,015High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
36.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
14.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$73,265High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
53.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
5.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
15.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
56.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
20.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
22.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
4.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Manchester using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$423
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$475
Median home price used: $195,200
Median rent reference: $1,289 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.