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Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 5,136.
Population change since 2000: -1.8%
 
Males: 2,406  (46.8%)
Females: 2,730  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

47.6 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01944.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $131,637 (it was $73,467 in 2000)
Manchester-by-the-Sea:

$131,637
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $93,148 (it was $47,910 in 2000)

Manchester-by-the-Sea town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $418,800 in 2000)
Manchester-by-the-Sea:

over $1,000,000
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $645,471; detached houses: $712,185; townhouses or other attached units: $551,275; in 2-unit structures: $503,219; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $450,535; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $352,534; mobile homes: $123,118; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $131,058
March 2022 cost of living index in Manchester-by-the-Sea: 161.6 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (2010)
    • 4,95296.4%White alone
    • 761.5%Hispanic
    • 491.0%Two or more races
    • 410.8%Asian alone
    • 110.2%American Indian alone
    • 60.1%Black alone
    • 10.02%Other race alone

Races in Manchester-by-the-Sea detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Manchester-by-the-Sea by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(18.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.1)		1
(18.4)		2
(36.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(36.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(18.8)		4
(77.9)		2
(38.7)		4
(76.6)		8
(152.2)		3
(56.7)		5
(92.8)		3
(55.7)		1
(18.4)		2
(36.8)		2
(36.9)		0
(0.0)		4
(72.6)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		5
(93.8)		6
(116.8)		5
(96.8)		2
(38.3)		5
(95.1)		1
(18.9)		6
(111.4)		2
(37.1)		0
(0.0)		2
(36.8)		4
(73.8)		0
(0.0)		3
(54.4)		1
(18.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		7
(131.3)		9
(175.2)		14
(271.0)		24
(459.6)		23
(437.7)		14
(264.7)		14
(259.9)		12
(222.8)		14
(257.6)		8
(147.4)		19
(350.4)		16
(294.2)		13
(235.8)		26
(484.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.6)		1
(18.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.4)		1
(18.4)		1
(18.4)		2
(36.3)		1
(18.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index30.632.325.436.469.823.338.253.828.757.828.013.230.722.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Crime rate in Manchester-by-the-Sea detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 32 (26 officers - 22 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.72
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Ancestries: English (27.6%), Irish (26.7%), Italian (10.2%), German (9.1%), Scottish (6.4%), French (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1645

Land area: 9.29 square miles.

Population density: 553 people per square mile   (low).

263 residents are foreign born (3.7% Europe, 0.7% North America).

This town:

5.0%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Manchester-by-the-Sea town:

0.9% ($3,686)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lynn, MA (12.1 miles , pop. 89,050).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (24.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (200.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Essex, MA (1.9 miles ),
Gloucester, MA (2.4 miles ),
Hamilton, MA (2.4 miles ),
Beverly, MA (2.4 miles ),
Wenham, MA (2.4 miles ),
Marblehead, MA (2.7 miles ),
Ipswich, MA (2.8 miles ),
Salem, MA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.58 N, Longitude: 70.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 978

Distribution of median household income in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 14 buildings, average cost: $953,200
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $855,000
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $841,700
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $767,500
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,073,800
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $761,400
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $676,700
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $520,800
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $562,300
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $606,400
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $1,005,300
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $578,300
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $749,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA residents
Average permit cost in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (19.6%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (23.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.6%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.6%)
  • Health care (3.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.6%)
  • Health care (15.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.2%)
  • Top executives (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Top executives (13.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (12.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Lawyers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (3.8%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.6%)
  • Registered nurses (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)

Average climate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts average temperatures Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts average precipitation Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts humidity Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts wind speed Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts snowfall Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts sunshine Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 74.3. This is about average.

City:

74.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.268. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.268
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.78. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.358. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.358
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.60. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.60
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Manchester-by-the-Sea-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Massachusetts state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/29/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the Manchester-by-the-Sea town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 43.1 miles away from the town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Manchester-by-the-Sea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 70.7 miles away from Manchester-by-the-Sea center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 198.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Manchester-by-the-Sea center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 203.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 198.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 241.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Essex County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 13

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snows: 3, Blizzards: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Water Main Break: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • ESSEX PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEVERLY, MA)
  • MEDIPLEX OF BEVERLY LTCF (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEVERLY, MA)
  • ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; GLOUCESTER, MA)
  • SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GLOUCESTER, MA)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-GLOUCESTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GLOUCESTER, MA)
  • GREYCLIFF AT CAPE ANN CONV CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GLOUCESTER, MA)
  • BLUEBERYHILL HEALTHCARE N H (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEVERLY, MA)

Amtrak station near Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • 20 miles: WOBURN (100 ATLANTIC AVE.) . Services: ticket office.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • Endicott College (about 5 miles; Beverly, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,064)
  • Salem State University (about 9 miles; Salem, MA; FT enrollment: 8,027)
  • North Shore Community College (about 11 miles; Danvers, MA; FT enrollment: 5,195)
  • Merrimack College (about 20 miles; North Andover, MA; FT enrollment: 2,734)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 21 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Bunker Hill Community College (about 21 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 8,814)
  • Suffolk University (about 22 miles; Boston, MA; FT enrollment: 6,982)

Private school in Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • TARA MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 22, Location: 62 SCHOOL ST, Grades: PK-KG)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Manchester-by-the-Sea: Essex Country Club (A), Manchester Station (B), Trask House Museum (C), Manchester Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Manchester-by-the-Sea include: Rosedale Church (A), First Parish Church (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Rosedale Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Dexter Pond (A), Clark Pond (B), Cedar Swamp (C), Millets Swamp (D), Bayberry Swamp (E), Beaverdam Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Causeway Brook (A), Sawmill Brook (B), Cat Brook (C), Wolf Trap Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Manchester-by-the-Sea: Masconomo Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Gray Beach (A), Black Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jesse Robbins - Entrepreneur, Sprague Grayden - Actress.

Essex County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.3%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.2%
Whole state:

4.4%
9 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
18 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Manchester-by-the-Sea:

Marital status in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (based on Essex County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic341,97055
Mainline Protestant33,710140
Evangelical Protestant20,925160
Other15,88263
Orthodox11,59013
Black Protestant3763
None318,706-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 145
Here:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Essex County:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 144
Essex County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 95
Here:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 557
Essex County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Essex County:

8.4%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.7%
State:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.7%
State:

16.5%

5.09% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($96,821 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.09%
Massachusetts average:

6.35%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($21 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Middlesex County, MA  1.68% ($100,625 average AGI)
from Suffolk County, MA  0.95% ($108,931)
from Rockingham County, NH  0.28% ($75,273)


5.47% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($95,440 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.47%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($53 average AGI)
Essex County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Middlesex County, MA  1.29% ($97,144 average AGI)
to Rockingham County, NH  0.64% ($100,677)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.52% ($73,556)

Strongest AM radio stations in Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WNSH (1570 AM; 5 kW; BEVERLY, MA)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WROL (950 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WESX (1230 AM; 1 kW; SALEM, MA; Owner: NORTH SHORE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEZE (590 AM; 5 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: NEW ENGLAND CONTINENTAL MEDIA, INC.)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • WBOQ (104.9 FM; GLOUCESTER, MA; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQSX (93.7 FM; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • W267AI (101.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: MCC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • WXRV (92.5 FM; HAVERHILL, MA; Owner: BEANPOT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WERS (88.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: EMERSON COLLEGE)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WHRB (95.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: HARVARD RADIO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKLB-FM (99.5 FM; LOWELL, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Manchester-by-the-Sea:

  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
  • 51.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 44.6%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
  • 47.6%Utility gas
  • 38.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.7%Electricity
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Other fuel


Manchester-by-the-Sea compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Manchester-by-the-Sea on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: top executives (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: media and communication equipment workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: printing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel, fabrics, and notions merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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