Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
North Manchester, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$755
Population
5,302
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Savor small-town charm and college-town energy
Quaint
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Charming
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College Town
Home to Manchester University, North Manchester is a charming small town brimming with college-town energy. North Manchester offers residents a peaceful atmosphere along with a vibrant downtown district strewn along historic Main Street.
The Eel River flows through the town, providing great opportunities for fishing and hiking close to home. North Manchester boasts a variety of affordable apartments available for rent in tranquil residential neighborhoods. Big-city amenities are within close reach of North Manchester, with Fort Wayne situated just 35 miles away from town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,523
Average: $72,716
Education
1,218
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,457
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Manchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in North Manchester, IN is $755 for one bedroom, $875 for two bedrooms, and $1,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Manchester has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$755/month
693 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Manchester, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
672 Students
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- Fort Wayne International
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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 June 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.