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Epping, NH


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Epping, New Hampshire

Introduction to Epping, New Hampshire

Epping, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 17 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 46 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 5,476 people lived in Epping.

Epping History

Originally a part of Exeter, the settlement of Epping began as early as 1710. It was granted a charter by Jonathan Belcher in 1741, the Governor of Massachusetts. It was officially incorporated as a town before the separation of New Hampshire from Massachusetts. It was named after Epping Forest, a suburb in London, England.

Epping and nearby Attractions

  • Epping Historical Society Museum
  • The Leddy Center
  • American Independence Museum
  • Pawtuckaway State Park
  • Hampton Beach State Park

Things To Do In Epping

Epping has a number of recreational and historic sites. The Epping Historical Society Museum offers visitors a chance to learn about the social and cultural history of the area. At the Leddy Center, a wide range of concerts and plays are held regularly.

Epping Transportation

Air transportation is available from Pease International Airport.

Epping Higher Education

The University of New Hampshire, Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College and New Hampshire College are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Epping Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Epping, NH

Comparing Epping 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
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men77
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime73
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