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Manchester, the largest city in New Hampshire with a population of approximately 109,000, is considered the financial center of northern New England. Manchester offers all of the amenities of a big city with the charm of a small New England town. A relatively affluent city, Manchester boasts an average personal income of $38,515, which is well above the national average of $33,050. Residents of Manchester enjoy some of the lowest crime and auto theft rates in the country, and have no sales tax.

With more than 80 percent of the workforce employed in over 2,000 non-manufacturing companies, Manchester is a thriving commercial center. Much of the success of the economy can be attributed to the growth of the computer, high-tech, financial, and professional service industries. The largest employers in the Greater Manchester area are:

• Elliot Hospital
• Verizon Communications
• Catholic Medical Center
• TD Banknorth

In addition to a healthy economy, Manchester is home to over 8,000 college and university students. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, Manchester offers many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors through activities such as fishing, hiking, and canoeing. The city also prides itself on being the art and culture heart of the state. The Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester hosts Opera New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Philharmonic, the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, and the Granite State Orchestra. The Currier Museum, also located downtown, has a large permanent collection of paintings, glassware, and silver dating as far back as the 13th century.

Sources:

• City of Manchester, New Hampshire
• US Census Bureau, Manchester, NH
• Bureau of Economic Analysis