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Holderness, New Hampshire

Holderness, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 51 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 98 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 1,930 people people live in Holderness.

The People and Families of Holderness

In Holderness, about 64% of adults are married. Homes in Holderness tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holderness had a median family income of $55,526. It turns out that people in Holderness tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($5,450) in Holderness than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Holderness Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Holderness, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In Holderness, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Holderness, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Holderness College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Holderness Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Holderness People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Holderness Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Holderness Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Holderness, NH

Comparing Holderness 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population73
Female Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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