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Hampton, NH


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Hampton, New Hampshire

Hampton, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 16 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 41 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Hampton has a population of 14,937.

The People and Families of Hampton

In Hampton, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampton had a median family income of $66,000. To its credit, the people in Hampton value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hampton ($12,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hampton Housing

About 68% of housing units in Hampton are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hampton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

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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