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Greenfield, NH


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Greenfield, New Hampshire

Greenfield, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 21 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,657.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 59% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Greenfield, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $56,250. Greenfield benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Greenfield College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Greenfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Greenfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Greenfield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, NH

Comparing Greenfield 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
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity47
Age of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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