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Alton, NH


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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population86
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens58
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better83
Median Family Income73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime74
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