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Conway, New Hampshire

Introduction to Conway, New Hampshire

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

Conway History

Originally home to the Pequawket Indians, the region was first discovered by Europeans by an explorer named Darby Field in 1642. Permanent European settlement began in 1764, after many Pequawket Indians died from diseases brought over by the Europeans. Named after Henry Seymour Conway, the Commander in Chief of the British Army, the city was chartered in 1765 by the colonial governor Benning Wentworth.

Conway and nearby Attractions

  • Eastman Lord House Museum
  • White Mountain National Forest
  • Echo Lake State Park
  • Mount Washington Museum
  • Conway Public Library
  • Conway State Forest

Things To Do In Conway

The Echo Lake State Park, the Conway State Forest and the White Mountain National Forest are popular local recreational spots among both tourists and residents. The Mount Washington Museum and the Eastman Lord House Museum offer a glimpse into the city’s history.

Conway Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Portland International Airport.

Conway Higher Education

Plymouth State College, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of New Hampshire offer courses in higher studies.

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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