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Bradford, NH


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Bradford, New Hampshire

Bradford, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 31 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 77 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Manchester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,454 people in Bradford.

The People and Families of Bradford

In Bradford, about 59% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Bradford than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradford had a median family income of $57,083. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Bradford.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,715) in Bradford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bradford Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Bradford is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bradford, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bradford College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bradford Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bradford Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bradford Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bradford, NH

Comparing Bradford 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 Population97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens36
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone25
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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