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Candia, NH


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Candia, New Hampshire

Candia, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 10 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 51 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Manchester metropolitan area. Candia has a population of 3,911.

The People and Families of Candia

In Candia, about 68% of adults are married. Candia is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Candia had a median family income of $67,163. Candia is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Candia value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Candia ($1,800). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Candia Housing

About 92% of housing units in Candia are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Candia, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCandia Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Candia Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Candia People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Candia College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Candia, NH

Comparing Candia 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens12

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime64

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