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Ashland, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 49 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 96 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,955 people in the town.
In Ashland, about 51% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Ashland isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $38,487.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 57% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Ashland is known in New Hampshire for having lower rents than most places.
In Ashland, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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