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Goffstown, NH


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Goffstown, New Hampshire

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

The People and Families of Goffstown

In Goffstown, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goffstown had a median family income of $61,718.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Goffstown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Goffstown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Goffstown was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Goffstown, 90% of commuters drive to work.

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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