Signals
Manchester
Glenn Heights
Opportunity
52 · Bottom 42%
vs62 · Top 37%
Climate
75 · Top 28%
vs68 · Bottom 41%
Physical resilience
78 · Top 26%
vs81 · Top 23%
Housing affordability
77 · Bottom 44%
vs76 · Bottom 43%
Access
93 · Top 46%
vs93 · Top 47%
Economic stability
64 · Top 42%
vs69 · Top 32%
Measured values
| Metric | Manchester | Glenn Heights | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,445 | 18,096 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $80,296 | $81,718 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $41,707 | $31,569 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,100/sq mi | 2,488/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $317,000 | $309,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,558 | $1,675 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 59.6% | 78.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.6% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -2.1% | -0.3% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 27.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 12.7% | 13.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 96°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 29°F | 38°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.5" | 37.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 20 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 35.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.5 | 33.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Manchester
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Glenn Heights
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
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