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Conway, NH


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Conway, New Hampshire

Conway, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 48 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 112 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 8,604 people lived in Conway.

The People and Families of Conway

In Conway, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Conway had a median family income of $41,818.

Political Inclinations

Conway residents donated more money ($3,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Conway Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Conway are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. In general, Conway offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Conway, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Conway Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Conway Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Conway Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Conway, NH

Comparing Conway 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 Population97
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home94
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime41

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