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Enfield, NH


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Enfield, New Hampshire

Enfield, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 56 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 104 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 4,618 people lived in Enfield.

The People and Families of Enfield

In Enfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Enfield had a median family income of $53,631. Significantly, more adults in Enfield have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Hampshire. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the town.)

Political Inclinations

Enfield residents donated more money ($4,700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Enfield Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Enfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Enfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Enfield Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Enfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Enfield College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Enfield Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Enfield Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Enfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Enfield, NH

Comparing Enfield 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population73
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
People Above Poverty96
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime86

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