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Epsom, NH


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Epsom, New Hampshire

Epsom, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 16 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 61 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Manchester area. There are 4,021 residents in Epsom.

The People and Families of Epsom

In Epsom, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Epsom, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Epsom had a median family income of $56,875. Epsom is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Epsom Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Epsom that were owner-occupied was 81%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Epsom, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEpsom Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Epsom Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Epsom People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Epsom Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Epsom College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Epsom Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Epsom, NH

Comparing Epsom 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 Men85
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population610
Male Share of the Population51
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens47
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home51
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents27
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime74

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