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Gilford, NH


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Gilford, New Hampshire

Gilford, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 38 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 84 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 6,803 people in the town.

The People and Families of Gilford

In Gilford, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gilford had a median family income of $56,554.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,000) in Gilford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Gilford Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Gilford is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Gilford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gilford Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gilford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Gilford, NH

Comparing Gilford 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 Population109
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population610
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population51
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times58
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime62

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