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Exeter, NH


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Exeter, New Hampshire

Exeter, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 15 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 43 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Portsmouth - Rochester area. There are 14,058 residents in Exeter.

The People and Families of Exeter

In Exeter, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Exeter had a median family income of $63,088. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Exeter. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Exeter folks tended to give their money ($15,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Exeter.

Exeter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Exeter that were owner-occupied was 67%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Exeter, 88% of commuters drive to work. Exeter offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyExeter Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Exeter Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Exeter Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Exeter Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Exeter Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Exeter College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Exeter Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Exeter Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Exeter, NH

Comparing Exeter 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population710
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97

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