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.
Of important note, Manchester-by-the-Sea is also a town of artists. Manchester-by-the-Sea has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Manchester-by-the-Sea’s character.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 30.50% 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.
In addition, Manchester-by-the-Sea is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Manchester-by-the-Sea’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
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.
One downside of living in Manchester-by-the-Sea is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Manchester-by-the-Sea, the average commute to work is 30.61 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative.
Even though Manchester-by-the-Sea is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
