Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Manchester, NH
25 neighborhoods ranked by walkability, transit access, bikeability, job market, and affordable rent — the metrics that matter most to young professionals starting their careers.
Young Professional Neighborhoods in Manchester — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for young professionals in Manchester is Gorham CDP with a YP Score of 0/100.
The citywide median rent is $1,227/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $74,040.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Young Professionals
| # | Neighborhood | YP Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham CDP | 0 | ||
| North Walpole CDP | 0 | ||
| Tilton Northfield CDP | 0 | ||
4 | Hillsborough CDP | 0 | |
5 | Jaffrey CDP | 0 | |
6 | Bristol CDP | 0 | |
7 | Goffstown CDP | 0 | |
8 | Contoocook CDP | 0 | |
9 | Sanbornville CDP | 0 | |
10 | Newport CDP | 0 | |
11 | Lisbon CDP | 0 | |
12 | Hooksett CDP | 0 | |
13 | Lancaster CDP | 0 | |
14 | Mountain Lakes CDP | 0 | |
15 | Groveton CDP | 0 | |
16 | Colebrook CDP | 0 | |
17 | Hinsdale CDP | 0 | |
18 | Whitefield CDP | 0 | |
19 | Antrim CDP | 0 | |
20 | Troy CDP | 0 | |
21 | South Hooksett CDP | 0 | |
22 | Bethlehem CDP | 0 | |
23 | East Merrimack CDP | 0 | |
24 | Pinardville CDP | 0 | |
25 | West Swanzey CDP | 0 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Manchester for each young professional metric.
Lowest violent crime rate
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
- 1.5 per 1K
Highest median household income
- $133,167
- $131,146
- $113,024
- $103,317
- $96,161
Lowest median home value
- $88,200
- $119,600
- $132,800
- $142,300
- $147,200
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 25% weight
- Transit Access (Transit Score)
- 20% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment Rate)
- 20% weight
- Affordable Rent (Median Rent)
- 20% weight
- Bikeability (Bike Score)
- 15% weight
Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.
Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.