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Brentwood, NH


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Brentwood, New Hampshire

Brentwood, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 14 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 42 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 3,197.

The People and Families of Brentwood

In Brentwood, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of Brentwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Brentwood compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brentwood had a median family income of $71,875. People in Brentwood generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Brentwood enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brentwood gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brentwood Housing

Owners occupy 93% of the housing units in Brentwood. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Brentwood, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brentwood 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 5%trophyBrentwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Brentwood Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Brentwood Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Brentwood Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Brentwood Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brentwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, NH

Comparing Brentwood 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime64

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