Independent Living Communities in Manchester, Maryland

CaringScore for Manchester, MD

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Manchester was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Manchester.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.1, Manchester is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Manchester. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Manchester, MD

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Manchester, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Manchester is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 4.5, Manchester is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 121.3 physicians per capita, Manchester trails the national average by 45.0 percent. Manchester scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and scores 61.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Manchester is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Manchester is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Manchester's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Manchester, MD	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	121.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.2	1.3
Cardiologists	3.5	7.7
Oncologists	1.2	3.5
Orthopedists	1.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Manchester, MD

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Manchester, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Manchester is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.5, Manchester is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Manchester. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Manchester to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Manchester indexes at 21.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 66.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Manchester, MD
Aggregate Index	121
Healthcare Index	94
Housing Index	166
Food Index	111
Utilities Index	114
Transportation Index	104

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Manchester, MD

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Manchester. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Manchester is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.9, Manchester rates above average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 202 days each year in Manchester, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Manchester than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Manchester is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $83,016 per year, the population of Manchester earns a better than average median household income. Manchester has an unemployment rate of 6.40 percent, roughly 29.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.50 percent of the population in Manchester is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Manchester	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	4.8	136.1
Libraries	4.1	18.8
Places of Worship	92.8	220.5
Public Transit	119.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	126	97.7
Pharmacies	50.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65