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Boscawen, New Hampshire

Boscawen, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 23 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 3,672 residents.

The People and Families of Boscawen

In Boscawen, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boscawen had a median family income of $45,850.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Boscawen. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Boscawen can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Boscawen Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Boscawen was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Boscawen, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBoscawen Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Boscawen Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Boscawen, NH

Comparing Boscawen 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
Senior Citizens710
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men62
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population610
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married73

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88
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