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Grantham, New Hampshire, in Sullivan county, is 48 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 2,167 people in the town.
In Grantham, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Grantham are married and settled down.
The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Grantham had a median family income of $69,271. Grantham has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Grantham living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Grantham. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Grantham. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 88% of housing in Grantham is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Grantham contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Grantham, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.
Grantham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Grantham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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