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Charlestown, NH


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Charlestown, New Hampshire

Charlestown, New Hampshire, in Sullivan county, is 51 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 92 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 4,749 residents.

The People and Families of Charlestown

In Charlestown, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $45,172.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Charlestown.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the town can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Charlestown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Charlestown was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Charlestown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Charlestown Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Charlestown Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Charlestown, NH

Comparing Charlestown 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 Population76
Male Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men62
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population48
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income72
People in Middle Class or Better72
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime87

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