Best Neighborhoods in Manchester, NH

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 115,0372026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Manchester, NH — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Manchester is Klondike Corner CDP with a Kurby Score of 94/100. Manchester has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is South Hooksett CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Gorham CDP with a median home value of $132,800.

Manchester has a population of 115,037, a median household income of $74,040, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and a poverty rate of 11.6%. The median home value citywide is $304,700, which is 8% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Klondike Corner CDP

94/100

Kurby Score

$426,200

Crime: 3.2

North Haverhill CDP

94/100

Kurby Score

$187,500

Crime: 3.7

Mountain Lakes CDP

92/100

Kurby Score

$150,800

Crime: 5.0

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Manchester ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Klondike Corner CDP	94	$426,200	—	3.2 per 1K	1.5%	0.0%
	North Haverhill CDP	94	$187,500	—	3.7 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
	Mountain Lakes CDP	92	$150,800	—	5.0 per 1K	10.4%	1.3%
4	Hillsborough CDP	92	$187,100	—	1.9 per 1K	7.7%	0.0%
5	Contoocook CDP	92	$291,500	—	2.3 per 1K	0.0%	2.2%
6	Hinsdale CDP	92	$204,700	—	2.1 per 1K	2.0%	1.8%
7	Antrim CDP	91	$229,200	—	2.3 per 1K	7.4%	2.2%
8	Goffstown CDP	90	$337,700	—	1.0 per 1K	3.4%	0.0%
9	Gorham CDP	90	$132,800	—	1.5 per 1K	5.7%	1.0%
10	Loudon CDP	90	$369,500	—	4.6 per 1K	7.0%	0.0%
11	South Hooksett CDP	90	$345,400	—	0.5 per 1K	3.0%	3.9%
12	Amherst CDP	90	$477,900	—	4.4 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
13	Lancaster CDP	89	$177,600	—	1.3 per 1K	8.6%	2.6%
14	Bethlehem CDP	89	$198,600	—	3.1 per 1K	10.5%	1.8%
15	North Woodstock CDP	87	$291,400	—	5.6 per 1K	6.6%	2.8%
16	Jaffrey CDP	86	$218,600	—	1.0 per 1K	6.6%	7.4%
17	New London CDP	85	$408,200	—	2.2 per 1K	7.9%	0.8%
18	Belmont CDP	85	$148,100	—	2.4 per 1K	13.8%	0.0%
19	Pinardville CDP	84	$242,300	—	0.6 per 1K	9.6%	0.8%
20	Lincoln CDP	84	$249,800	—	2.9 per 1K	6.9%	2.4%
21	North Walpole CDP	83	$173,500	—	5.4 per 1K	12.9%	2.6%
22	Wilton CDP	83	$271,500	—	2.3 per 1K	2.3%	5.2%
23	Raymond CDP	82	$290,400	—	0.7 per 1K	6.3%	6.5%
24	Lisbon CDP	82	$147,200	—	3.4 per 1K	10.9%	8.1%
25	Sanbornville CDP	82	$236,300	—	3.3 per 1K	21.0%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Manchester for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
South Hooksett CDP
0.5 per 1K
2
Pinardville CDP
0.6 per 1K
3
Raymond CDP
0.7 per 1K
4
Goffstown CDP
1.0 per 1K
5
Jaffrey CDP
1.0 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Gorham CDP
$132,800
2
Lisbon CDP
$147,200
3
Belmont CDP
$148,100
4
Mountain Lakes CDP
$150,800
5
North Walpole CDP
$173,500

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Amherst CDP
$144,940
2
Sanbornville CDP
$133,167
3
Goffstown CDP
$131,146
4
South Hooksett CDP
$113,024
5
Contoocook CDP
$103,317

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Manchester

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks35/100

Grocery60/100

Dining83/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping74/100

Healthcare56/100

Daycare0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Manchester?

The top neighborhoods in Manchester based on the Kurby Score are: Klondike Corner CDP, North Haverhill CDP, Mountain Lakes CDP, Hillsborough CDP, Contoocook CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Manchester?

The safest neighborhood in Manchester is South Hooksett CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Manchester?

The most affordable neighborhood in Manchester is Gorham CDP with a median home value of $132,800. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?

The unemployment rate in Manchester, NH is 4.2%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 11.6% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Manchester?

The median household income in Manchester, NH is $74,040. The national median is $74,580.

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