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Francestown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 18 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,480 residents.
In Francestown, about 69% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Francestown are married.
The people of the town are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Francestown had a median family income of $71,471. More so than most places, the people in Francestown generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Francestown are poor than in most places in New Hampshire. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Francestown than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Francestown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Francestown 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.
In Francestown, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Francestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Francestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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