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Colebrook, NH


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Colebrook, New Hampshire

Colebrook, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 105 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 176 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 2,321 people in the town.

The People and Families of Colebrook

In Colebrook, about 53% of adults are married. In Colebrook, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colebrook had a median family income of $42,260.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Colebrook Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Colebrook is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Colebrook is known in New Hampshire for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Colebrook, 87% of commuters drive to work. Colebrook is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyColebrook Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyColebrook Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyColebrook Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Colebrook Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Colebrook Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Colebrook, NH

Comparing Colebrook 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 Population88
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population73
Senior Citizens69
Female Share of the Population48
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better51
College Educated Adults51
People Above Poverty51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents710
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes210

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime41
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