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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
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.
Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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