Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Manchester
Manchester, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$976
Population
12,742
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Tranquil town with artistic flair
Rural
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Quiet
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Affordable
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Active
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Scenic
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Located about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga, Manchester is perhaps best known for hosting the largest outdoor festival in North America each June, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The festival draws visitors from all over the country to Manchester, where the modest population balloons to almost 100,000 over the course of the four-day event.
Manchester is also revered for its excellent outdoor recreation. The Little Duck River crosses through the city and the sprawling Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park calls Manchester home. Fred Deadman Park, Dave King Park, and Manchester Recreation Complex are among the city’s popular recreational destinations as well.
Manchester offers cultural and artistic amenities with the Manchester Arts Center and Arrowheads/Aerospace Cultural Center. Vast stretches of farmland lend a peaceful atmosphere to Manchester, while numerous wineries and distilleries sit within easy driving distance. Getting around from Manchester is simple with convenience to I-24 and U.S. 41.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,988
Average: $64,779
Education
2,691
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,132
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester, TN is $976 for one bedroom, $1,063 for two bedrooms, and $1,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$976/month
629 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
547 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
342 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
472 Students
Coffee County Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,285 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Old Stone Fort State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.