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Center Harbor, NH


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Center Harbor, New Hampshire

Center Harbor, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 49 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 96 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 996.

The People and Families of Center Harbor

In Center Harbor, about 61% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Center Harbor had a median family income of $55,938. To its credit, the people in Center Harbor value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Center Harbor ($3,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Center Harbor Housing

About 85% of housing units in Center Harbor are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Center Harbor, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Center Harbor College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Center Harbor Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Center Harbor Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Center Harbor Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Center Harbor, NH

Comparing Center Harbor 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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Historic Center Harbor

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An Abandoned farm house on Red Hill c1906

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An Abandoned farm house on Red Hill c1906

An Abandoned farm house on Red Hill (Lake Winnipesaukee) 1906 (est.)

Colonial Hotel (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906.

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