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Freedom, NH


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Freedom, New Hampshire

Freedom, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 40 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 100 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,303 people in the town.

The People and Families of Freedom

In Freedom, about 66% of adults are married.

Freedom has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freedom had a median family income of $49,167. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Freedom.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Freedom. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Freedom Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Freedom is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Freedom contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Freedom, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Freedom College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Freedom Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Freedom, NH

Comparing Freedom 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population73
Female Share of the Population48
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better84
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes210
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime52
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