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Chichester, NH


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Chichester, New Hampshire

Chichester, New Hampshire is 17 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 64 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Merrimack county. The population of the town is 2,236.

The People and Families of Chichester

In Chichester, about 67% of adults are married. Chichester, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Chichester.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chichester had a median family income of $60,333. There aren't a lot of poor people in Chichester. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Chichester political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Chichester Housing

Of the housing in Chichester, approximately 89% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Chichester, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Chichester Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Chichester People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chichester Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chichester Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chichester College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chichester, NH

Comparing Chichester 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity22
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
Affordability of Rents27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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