Alton, NH

Alton, New Hampshire

Alton, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 33 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 76 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 4,502.

The People and Families of Alton

In Alton, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alton had a median family income of $46,467. Alton benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Alton residents, with $2,900. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alton Housing

In Alton, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Alton may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Alton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Alton, NH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Alton Almanac

Alton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Alton Public Libraries

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Alton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Alton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Alton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Alton High Schools (2004)

ALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL (HIGH)
SCHOOL ST PO BOX 910
603-875-7500
Serves 204 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Alton Colleges

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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