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Barrington, NH


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Barrington, New Hampshire

Barrington, New Hampshire, in Strafford county, is 25 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 59 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Barrington has a population of 7,475.

The People and Families of Barrington

In Barrington, about 66% of adults are married. Barrington is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barrington had a median family income of $56,136.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Barrington ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Barrington are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Barrington Housing

About 85% of housing units in Barrington are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Barrington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBarrington Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Barrington Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Barrington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Barrington, NH

Comparing Barrington 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 Population109
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108

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