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Hampton, New Hampshire

Introduction to Hampton, New Hampshire

Hampton, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 16 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 41 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 14,937.

Hampton History

Hampton was previously known as Winnacunnet. Its original name was derived from an Algonquian Abenaki term meaning "pleasant pines." Reverend Stephen Bachiler and a group of parishioners first settled the area in 1638. Hampton was incorporated as a town in 1639. It was renamed after Hampton, England. The first railroad entered the area in the 1850s and enabled Hampton' to become a popular oceanfront resort.

Hampton and nearby Attractions

  • Tuck Museum
  • Hampton Beach State Park
  • Fuller Gardens
  • Rye Harbor State Park
  • Seabrook Beach
  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Hampton

Hampton offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Tuck Museum provides insight into the history of the area. Hampton Beach State Park is a popular summer tourist destination. One can even visit the Odiorne State Park and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge from Hampton.

Hampton Transportation

Pease International Airport is nearby.

Hampton Higher Education

The University of New Hampshire, Merrimack College and Northern Essex Community College offer courses in higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHampton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHampton Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hampton Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Hampton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hampton, NH

Comparing Hampton 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 Women910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population73
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51
Low Violent Crime41

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