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Hampstead, New Hampshire

Introduction to Hampstead, New Hampshire

Hampstead, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 8 miles NW of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 36 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 8,297 people lived in Hampstead.

Hampstead History

Hampstead was initially a part of Haverhill and Amesbury, Massachusetts. It was settled in 1640 and the town was created in 1739 as a result of changes in boundary lines between Massachusetts and the newly formed province of New Hampshire. It was originally known as Timberlane Parish because of the native trees. Hampstead was given its current name by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1749. He named the town after his original home of Hampstead, England.

Hampstead and nearby Attractions

  • Kingston State Park
  • Sandown Historical Society Museum
  • Robert Frost Farm
  • Salem Town Forest
  • Children's Metamorphosis Museum
  • Canobie Lake Park

Things To Do In Hampstead

Hampstead has easy access to several historical sites and recreational areas. The Ordway Park offers provides a number of recreational and leisure facilities. It also hosts the Harvest Festival every year.

Hampstead Transportation

Air transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Hampstead Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and New Hampshire College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHampstead Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHampstead Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHampstead Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hampstead Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hampstead Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hampstead People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hampstead Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hampstead, NH

Comparing Hampstead 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 Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population95
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population26
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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