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New Hampton, Iowa

New Hampton, Iowa, in Chickasaw county, is 39 miles N of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 3,692.

The People and Families of New Hampton

In New Hampton, about 59% of adults are married.

New Hampton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Hampton had a median family income of $50,360. The typical family in New Hampton is better off than most in Iowa. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In New Hampton, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Hampton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in New Hampton.

New Hampton Housing

New Hampton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In New Hampton, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? New Hampton can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

New Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%New Hampton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%New Hampton Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Hampton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%New Hampton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%New Hampton Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Hampton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of New Hampton, IA

Comparing New Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime77
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