Electricity rates in Manchester, New Hampshire
Hillsborough County, the county around Manchester, NH, ranks 1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for damaging wind risk, FEMA score 86.9. Manchester, New Hampshire has 115,415 residents in 49,546 households; 16.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Manchester, NH can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Manchester on the map
Hillsborough County, with Manchester marked
Who supplies Manchester
Hillsborough County lists 2 utilities for Manchester, NH, a city of 115,415: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Hillsborough County page.
Outage risk around Manchester
Manchester, NH, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 119 wind and 0 tornado, 103.1 per 100,000 residents of 115,415. Top gust near Manchester, NH: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Manchester, NH: $1.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Manchester, NH
wind and tornado reports, Manchester, NH
- 3'15
- 18'16
- 11'17
- 17'18
- 4'19
- 13'20
- 3'21
- 14'22
- 6'23
- 18'24
- 12'25
| Manchester, NH | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Manchester, NH, 2016 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Manchester, NH, 2017 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Manchester, NH, 2018 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Manchester, NH, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Manchester, NH, 2020 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Manchester, NH, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Manchester, NH, 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Manchester, NH, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Manchester, NH, 2024 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Manchester, NH, 2025 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Facts about Manchester
- Residents of Manchester, NH, ACS 2023
- 115,4151 of 5 New Hampshire cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Manchester, NH
- $77,4155 of 5 of those cities
- Households in Manchester, NH
- 49,5462.33 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Manchester, NH
- 49.3%24,411 owners and 25,135 renter households
- Housing units in Manchester, NH
- 52,3912,845 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Manchester, NH
- 16.3%8,079 of 49,546 homes
- Land area of Manchester, NH
- 33.1 sq mi3,490.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Manchester, NH
- 2.2%at 619 kWh a month over the $77,415 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Manchester, NH
- 119NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 103.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Manchester, NH
- 196434,699 of 52,391 homes (66.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Manchester, NH
- $336,300$1,465 gross rent a month, 5.23% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Manchester
Compare Manchester with nearby cities
| City near Manchester, NH | Distance from Manchester | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH (this page) | 0 mi | 115,415 | $77,415 | 1964 | $336,300 | 119 | 12.1% |
| Nashua, NH | 16.5 mi south | 91,131 (-24,284) | $92,457 (+$15,042) | 1974 (+10 yr) | $373,100 (+$36,800) | 166 (+47) | 15.0% (+2.8 pts) |
| Concord, NH | 18.1 mi north | 44,219 (-71,196) | $83,701 (+$6,286) | 1970 (+6 yr) | $323,700 (-$12,600) | 78 (-41) | 12.9% (+0.8 pts) |
| Dover, NH | 31.5 mi northeast | 33,070 (-82,345) | $92,748 (+$15,333) | 1975 (+11 yr) | $398,500 (+$62,200) | 73 (-46) | 17.6% (+5.5 pts) |
| Rochester, NH | 32.0 mi northeast | 32,866 (-82,549) | $79,388 (+$1,973) | 1979 (+15 yr) | $262,600 (-$73,700) | 68 (-51) | 12.1% (-0.0 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Manchester
Manchester, NH: 49,546 households at $1,666 a year per home for electricity (Hillsborough County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $82.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,392 a year per household.
| Group in Manchester, NH | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Manchester, NH median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH, all households | 49,546 | $1,666 | $82.5 million | 2.15% |
| Manchester, NH, homeowners | 24,411 | $2,006 | $49.0 million | 2.59% |
| Manchester, NH, renters | 25,135 | $971 | $24.4 million | 1.25% |
Housing and heating in Manchester
Manchester, NH: 34,699 of 52,391 homes were built before 1980 and 5,511 in 2000 or later. Manchester, NH has 18,973 detached houses, 17,139 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 323 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Manchester, NH
% of homes by decade built, Manchester, NH
- 29pre-40
- 740s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 1170s
- 1680s
- 890s
- 600s
- 410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Manchester, NH
| Manchester, NH | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH, median year built | 1964 | 1977 | -13 years | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, built before 1980 | 66.2% | 53.9% | +12.3 points | 1 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, built 2000 or later | 10.5% | 15.5% | -4.9 points | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, detached houses | 36.2% | 56.7% | -20.5 points | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 32.7% | 20.9% | +11.8 points | 1 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, mobile homes | 0.6% | 2.0% | -1.3 points | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, renter households | 50.7% | 32.5% | +18.3 points | 1 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, median home value | $336,300 | $385,500 | -$49,200 | 3 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, median gross rent a month | $1,465 | $1,532 | -$67 | 3 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, people per household | 2.27 | 2.48 | -0.21 | 3 of 5 |
Who lives in Manchester: income, cars, homes
In Manchester, NH, 9,211 of 49,546 households earn under $35,000, 14,740 $35,000-$75,000, 16,651 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,944 $150,000 or more. 12,069 residents of Manchester, NH live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.9. In Manchester, NH, 3,385 households own no vehicle and 25,300 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Manchester, NH homes: 22,726 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,338 none or one, median 5.0 rooms. Of 65,970 workers in Manchester, NH, 8,002 work from home, 48,941 drive alone, 321 ride transit and 1,558 walk. In Manchester, NH, 12,533 of 24,504 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 19,664 households moved in since 2018 and 8,203 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Manchester, NH
| Manchester, NH | Value | Rank in New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH, households under $35,000 | 18.6% | 3 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, households $150,000 or more | 18.1% | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, residents below poverty | 10.7% | 1 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, median age | 37.9 | 4 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 43.4% | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, households without a vehicle | 6.8% | 3 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, households with 2+ vehicles | 51.1% | 5 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, workers at home | 12.1% | 4 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, cost-burdened renters | 51.1% | 1 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, moved in since 2018 | 39.7% | 2 of 5 |
| Manchester, NH, moved in before 2000 | 16.6% | 4 of 5 |
Analyst note on Manchester
Manchester, NH counts 115,415 residents in 49,546 households, on 33.1 square miles. Household income in Manchester, NH is $77,415; 24,411 of its 49,546 households own. 8,079 of the 49,546 occupied homes in Manchester, NH heat with electricity.
Manchester, NH has 52,391 housing units, 2,845 of them vacant or seasonal. Hillsborough County, the county around Manchester, NH, ranks 1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for tornado risk, FEMA score 82.6. Hillsborough County, the county around Manchester, NH, ranks 1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for hurricane risk, FEMA score 92.6.
Hillsborough County, the county around Manchester, NH, ranks 1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for ice storm risk, FEMA score 95.4.
ZIP codes in Manchester
| ZIP area touching Manchester, NH | Share of the ZIP's land inside Manchester | Share of Manchester's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 03103 (Manchester, NH) | 97.2% | 27.0% |
| 03104 (Manchester, NH) | 99.5% | 25.1% |
| 03102 (Manchester, NH) | 86.5% | 23.7% |
| 03109 (Manchester, NH) | 100.0% | 21.9% |
| 03101 (Manchester, NH) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
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Questions on Manchester
Manchester: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Manchester, NH: New Hampshire households pick a supplier and plan, and Hillsborough County lists 2 utilities.
Manchester: how does it rank among New Hampshire cities?
Manchester, NH: rank 1 of 5 by its 115,415 residents, rank 5 of 5 by $77,415 median income.
Manchester: how many homes heat with electricity?
Manchester, NH: 8,079 of 49,546 occupied homes, 16.3%; Hillsborough County 11.5%.
Manchester: how much income goes to electricity?
At 619 kWh a month, 2.2% of the $77,415 median income in Manchester, NH.
Manchester: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Hampshire yes; municipal and co-op areas around Manchester, NH may be closed.
Manchester: damaging storms reported nearby?
119 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Manchester, NH, 2015 to 2025, 103.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Manchester?
Manchester, NH: median home built 1964; 34,699 of 52,391 homes (66.2%) predate 1980, 18,973 are detached and 17,139 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Manchester, NH earn under $35,000?
9,211 of 49,546, against 8,944 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Manchester, NH live below the poverty line?
12,069 residents.
How many Manchester, NH households have no car?
3,385 households; 25,300 have two or more.