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Deerfield, NH


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Deerfield, New Hampshire

Deerfield, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 15 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 55 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 3,678 people in the town.

The People and Families of Deerfield

In Deerfield, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Deerfield are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deerfield had a median family income of $64,737. You won't find a lot of people in Deerfield living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Deerfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Deerfield Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Deerfield is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Deerfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Deerfield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Deerfield Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Deerfield College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Deerfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Deerfield, NH

Comparing Deerfield 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
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population48
Racial Diversity21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime75
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