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Allenstown, NH


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Allenstown, New Hampshire

Allenstown, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 10 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 57 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,843 people people live in Allenstown.

The People and Families of Allenstown

In Allenstown, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Allenstown had a median family income of $51,659.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Allenstown.

Allenstown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Allenstown, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Allenstown, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Allenstown Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Allenstown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Allenstown Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Allenstown, NH

Comparing Allenstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men96
Male Share of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population59
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better83
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
People Living Alone59
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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