Manchester Neighborhood

Is Manchester a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe168

Medium150

Low159

Other873

32 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape3

Child involved14

Assault3

Other13

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a possible suspicious vehicle at the Royal Gardens area. Dispatch confirmed the location as Royal Gardens.	W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible intoxicated driver in the parking lot of Royal Gardens near West Turkeyfoot Lake Road in New Franklin. The vehicle was described as a red Mitsubishi, and the female driver reportedly fell while getting into the car. Units were sent to check the situation after an anonymous complaint.	W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, New Franklin, OH 44319	Substance Use
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Turkeyfoot Road and Map Drive on an orange Honda with a reported license plate similar to (number withheld).	S Turkeyfoot Rd & Map Dr, New Franklin, OH 44319	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a 41-year-old man with swelling in the groin area near Erickson Drive has been reported. EMS responded and arrived on scene.	Hudson Dr, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were called to Colonial Avenue for a possible elderly male who had fallen and appeared intoxicated.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Colonial Avenue in Canal Fulton for an 89-year-old male who fell and appears intoxicated, between Bruce Street and Powley Street.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are assisting an 86-year-old male with a lift assist near Colonial Avenue in Canal Fulton. There is also a report of an intoxicated male between Bruce Street and Powley Street.	Colonial Ave, Canal Fulton, OH 44614	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business on State Road for a reported trespassing complaint after a person believed to be homeless reportedly left belongings in a cart by a dumpster and left the area. The caller requested that police remove the items and document the incident.	State Rd, Akron, OH 44319	Trespassing Complaint
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for breathing problems near 2nd Street and Prospect Avenue in Barberton.	2nd St SW, Barberton, OH 44203	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near High Spire Drive in Coventry for a 63-year-old man who was reportedly unconscious and not breathing, with CPR started and the incident treated as a full cardiac arrest.	Highspire Dr, Barberton, OH 44203	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$286,956

Average Rent

$1,408

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Manchester Overview

Manchester is a rural neighborhood in New Franklin, Ohio, with a median home price of $286,956, higher than 60.7% of Ohio neighborhoods.

The area features mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes built primarily between 1940 and 1999.

RuralFamily-FriendlyEstablished Homes

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied Housing	Higher than 96.8% of U.S. neighborhoods
Family-Friendly Rank	Top 13.4% in Ohio

Housing market and real estate character

Manchester's housing market is dominated by owner-occupied single-family homes, mostly medium to large sized and built between 1940 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Higher than 96.8% of U.S. neighborhoods
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Majority built 1940-1969, with many from 1970-1999
Vacancy Rate	5.7%

What buyers will notice right away

High owner occupancy suggests long-term residential stability.

Older housing stock reflects a well-established community.

Families & Lifestyle

Manchester is among Ohio's more family-friendly neighborhoods, with strong public schools and a high rate of families with school-aged children.

Good quality public schools

Above-average safety from crime

High owner occupancy in single-family homes

Community-Oriented — Many families with school-aged children foster social connections and community support.

Family-Friendly Rank	Top 13.4% in Ohio
Home Ownership	High

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	41.1%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	26.1%
Sales & Service Occupations	17.8%
Clerical & Tech Support Occupations	15.0%
Hungarian Ancestry	3.1%
Yugoslav Ancestry	0.7%
Greek Language Speakers	0.8%
Top Languages	English (98.0%), Italian (6.9%)
Top Ancestries	German (25.0%), Irish (15.8%), English (10.0%), Italian (5.3%), Hungarian (3.1%)