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Brookfield, New Hampshire

Brookfield, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 41 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 83 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 604.

The People and Families of Brookfield

In Brookfield, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Brookfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookfield had a median family income of $54,688. Brookfield has a large middle class. The town isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Brookfield benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brookfield Housing

In Brookfield, 95% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brookfield, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrookfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrookfield People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Brookfield Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brookfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Brookfield Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Brookfield, NH

Comparing Brookfield 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men73
Male Share of the Population62
Senior Citizens69
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes28
People Living Alone13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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