Manchester, IA is a small city in the eastern part of Iowa with a population of just under 5,000 people. It is known for its friendly atmosphere and its close proximity to larger cities like Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Despite being a small city, Manchester has been ranked highly by several bestplaces rankings. It was rated #7 in terms of overall livability out of all Iowa cities by AreaVibes in 2019, and #6 in terms of best places to live for families by BestPlaces in 2018. Additionally, Manchester was rated as one of the most affordable cities in the state by BestPlaces in 2017 and 2018. All these rankings demonstrate that Manchester offers an excellent quality of life for residents despite its small population size.
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