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Henniker, NH


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Henniker, New Hampshire

Henniker, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 22 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 4,433 residents.

The People and Families of Henniker

In Henniker, about 48% of adults are married.

The people of Henniker are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Henniker had a median family income of $59,527. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Henniker. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Henniker. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Henniker Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Henniker was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Henniker, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Henniker it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHenniker College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Henniker Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Henniker Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Henniker Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Henniker Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Henniker Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Henniker People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Henniker, NH

Comparing Henniker 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime63

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