Manchester by the Sea is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 5,434 people and just one neighborhood, Manchester by the Sea is the 242nd largest community in Massachusetts. Manchester by the Sea has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns.
Manchester by the Sea home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Manchester by the Sea real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Manchester by the Sea is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.52% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Manchester by the Sea is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Manchester by the Sea who work in management occupations (16.20%), sales jobs (11.86%), and business and financial occupations (11.31%).
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Manchester by the Sea has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Also of interest is that Manchester by the Sea has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.04% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Manchester by the Sea is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Manchester by the Sea really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Manchester by the Sea perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
One of the nice things about Manchester by the Sea is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
In Manchester by the Sea, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.94 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.
Despite being a small town, Manchester by the Sea has a lot of people using the train to get to and from work every day. Most of these people on the train are using it to get to good jobs in other cities.
If knowledge is power, Manchester by the Sea is a pretty powerful place. 65.51% of the adults in Manchester by the Sea have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Manchester by the Sea in 2018 was $70,012, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $280,048 for a family of four.
The people who call Manchester by the Sea home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manchester by the Sea residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Manchester by the Sea include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Manchester by the Sea is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and Italian.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to MA* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Manchester Essex Regional High School
36 Lincoln Street Manchester, MA 01944 |
09-12 | ||
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
36 Lincoln Street Manchester, MA 01944 |
06-08 | ||
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
43 Lincoln Street Manchester, MA 01944 |
PK-05 | ||
* 10 is highest |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 0.0% | |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.0% | |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.0% |
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