I don't feel like Manchester is very clean or nice but its reputation is rather over the top in that direction. But the area in general I really like! I live more on the seacoast and it's really nice. But I feel like I'm too far away from mountains/good hiking here. I think a place is mostly what you make of it, but there's no harm in gameifying it a little bit- putting yourself in a location that has more like minded people or a bigger dating pool. I came here partnered and was looking forward to living in a more quiet, small town way. But now that I'm single, I would rather live in a place with a bigger dating pool and more social activities. Best of luck to you!