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Atkinson, New Hampshire

Introduction to Atkinson, New Hampshire

Atkinson, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 5 miles NW of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 33 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,178.

Atkinson History

The first settlement in the area took place in 1727. The town of Atkinson was incorporated in 1767. It was named Atkinson in honor of Colonel Theodore Atkinson, the owner of a large stretch of land on Providence Hill. General Nathaniel Peabody, Reverend Stephen Peabody and Doctor William Cogswell established the Atkinson Academy, which is the oldest co-educational school in the U.S., in Atkinson in 1787. It is located in Rockingham County, which was organized in 1771.

Atkinson and nearby Attractions

  • American Independence Museum
  • Kingston State Park
  • Children’s Metamorphosis Museum
  • Rye Harbor State Park
  • Nashua Historical Society Museum
  • Hampton Beach State Park

Things To Do In Atkinson

The Warner House, the Franklin Pierce House and the American Independence Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. The Wallis Sands State Park, the Marshall State Forest, Bear Brook State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park offer various facilities for recreation.

Atkinson Transportation

Flights are available from Logan International Airport.

Atkinson Higher Education

Students can pursue higher education at Northern Essex Community College, North Shore Community College, Salem State College and New Hampshire College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAtkinson People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAtkinson Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Atkinson Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Atkinson Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Atkinson Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Atkinson Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Atkinson College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Atkinson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Atkinson, NH

Comparing Atkinson 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
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens35
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes23
People Living Alone24
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