The Town FilesManchester, Tennessee
City in Coffee County · population 12,212 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,400
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 32.6
Manchester is a city of 12,212 people in Coffee County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $237,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Tennessee towns.
How Manchester ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Manchester is worth $237,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 37% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $978 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Manchester | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $978 | $863 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Manchester
| People | Manchester | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Manchester
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 59.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.2 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manchester since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 6, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 8, 2024.
Severe weather in Coffee County since 1996
Coffee County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4742: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| March 8, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4691: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Coffee County
Coffee County had 26,685 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,239 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Manchester itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Manchester
11 public schools with 5,277 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | 10-12 | 1,287 | 17.6 |
| Coffee County Middle School | 6-8 | 827 | 14.8 |
| College Street Elementary | PK-5 | 587 | 15.4 |
| Westwood Elementary | PK-5 | 572 | 13.3 |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | 9-9 | 425 | 15.7 |
| Westwood Middle School | 6-8 | 415 | 13.8 |
| North Coffee Elementary | PK-5 | 349 | 14.0 |
| New Union Elementary | PK-5 | 298 | 14.2 |
| Deerfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 273 | 11.4 |
| East Coffee Elementary | PK-5 | 244 | 14.4 |
| Coffee County Koss Center | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Manchester
- Tullahoma, TN10.3 mi · 20,339 people · home $251,900
- Winchester, TN19.0 mi · 9,375 people · home $216,900
- Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, TN20.1 mi · 6,461 people · home $285,300
- Sewanee, TN20.3 mi · 2,535 people · home $465,500
- Shelbyville, TN21.5 mi · 23,557 people · home $244,000
- McMinnville, TN22.5 mi · 13,788 people · home $182,200
- Woodbury, TN24.9 mi · 2,703 people · home $216,400
- Christiana, TN26.0 mi · 4,305 people · home $361,900
Manchester questions
Is Manchester, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Manchester scores better for retirees than 14% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 9%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Manchester?
The median owner-occupied home in Manchester is valued at $237,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $978 a month.
What is the weather like in Manchester?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.2 inches of snow.
Does Manchester get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manchester since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)