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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):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Age of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| 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 |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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