City profile
Manchester, TN
Coffee County · Population 12,944
Manchester is a town in Coffee County, TN with about 12,944 residents and a typical home value near $237,000. It is 52 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$237,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,446
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
57 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
12,944
Black population
5.9%
County
Coffee County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,944 residents
- Typical home value about $237,000
- 52 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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