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Campton, NH


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Campton, New Hampshire

Campton, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 61 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 109 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,719.

The People and Families of Campton

In Campton, about 60% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Campton had a median family income of $46,492. To its credit, the people in Campton value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Campton ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Campton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Campton are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Campton tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Campton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Campton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Campton, NH

Comparing Campton 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 Men84
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
People in Middle Class or Better84
Median Family Income73
People Above Poverty72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime42
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Historic Campton

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Pemigewasset Valley and Franconia Mountains from West Campton between 1900 and 1910

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Pemigewasset Valley and Franconia Mountains from West Campton between 1900 and 1910

Mt. Tri-Pyramid i.e. Mount Tripyramid and Campton c1908.

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