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East Kingston, NH


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East Kingston, New Hampshire

East Kingston, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 10 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 39 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,784 residents.

The People and Families of East Kingston

In East Kingston, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in East Kingston are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Kingston had a median family income of $71,705. More so than most places, the people in East Kingston generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in East Kingston. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in East Kingston. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

East Kingston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in East Kingston was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In East Kingston, 89% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Kingston Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%East Kingston People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%East Kingston College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%East Kingston Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Kingston Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Kingston Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of East Kingston, NH

Comparing East Kingston 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults107
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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