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Goffstown, New Hampshire

Introduction to Goffstown, New Hampshire

Goffstown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 7 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire and 53 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 16,929 residents.

Goffstown History

Goffstown was originally founded as a township for soldiers who fought in the Narragansett War of 1675. Colonial governor Jonathan Belcher initially granted the town as Narragansett No. 4 in 1734. After being renamed twice, it was finally granted to new settlers in 1748 by Governor Benning Wentworth. It was named in honor of Colonel John Goffe.

Goffstown and nearby Attractions

  • Goffstown Historical Society Museum
  • Goffstown Plaza Shopping Center
  • Currier Museum of Art
  • Millyard Museum
  • Clough State Park
  • White Mountain National Forest

Things To Do In Goffstown

The Goffstown Historical Society Museum provides insight into the town’s history. The Uncanoonuc Mountain provides great opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. The Whipple Free Library and the Weare Public Library are ideal destinations for book lovers.

Goffstown Transportation

Air transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Goffstown Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at New Hampshire College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Fitchburg State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Goffstown Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Goffstown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Goffstown, NH

Comparing Goffstown 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 Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Female Share of the Population610
Male Share of the Population51
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime83

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