Manchester, New York
Manchester is a village of 1,631 people in Ontario County, New York, founded in 1793.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society and Winged Pheasant / The Pheasant & Liberator Courses.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is a village located within the Town of Manchester in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 1,709 at the 2010 census. The village was named after Manchester in England.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Winged Pheasant / The Pheasant & Liberator Courses
Golf course · 1.4 mi
1475 Sand Hill Road, Shortsville
Restaurants and cafes9
Buffalo Bills Family Restaurant & Tap Room
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
17 West Main Street, Shortsville
Rebel Sailor Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
1715 State Route 21, Shortsville
Where to stay1
History
The future village was the first settlement in the Town, in 1793. The community was originally called "Coonsville," after one of its early settlers, Valentine Coon, but when manufacturing became important, the name was changed to "Manchester." The village was incorporated in 1892.
From the History section of Manchester (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
59 West Main Street, Shortsville
Saint Dominics Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.9 mi
97 West Main Street, Shortsville
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Manchester High School (historical)
School · 0.4 mi
4126 State Route 96, Shortsville
Map of Manchester
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canandaigua 3 S (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ontario County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Canandaigua 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Bloomfield 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Geneva 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Brighton 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Clyde 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Rochester 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Irondequoit 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Livonia 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Keuka Park 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Greece 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old train Manchester, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House 24 S. Main St, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armed Services Memorial anf Bandstand, Mmrvideo, CC BY 4.0
- Village Bandstand, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Train Wreck Historical Marker, Mmrvideo, CC BY 4.0
- 53001959100 e765213673 ofarmington, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post Office in Shortsville, Mmrvideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunset Over the Thruway, Farmington, New York - 20221004, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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