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Hollis, NH


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Hollis, New Hampshire

Hollis, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 6 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Nashua area. There are 7,015 residents in Hollis.

The People and Families of Hollis

In Hollis, about 74% of adults are married. When people think of Hollis, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Hollis than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hollis had a median family income of $104,737. Most of the residents of Hollis tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Hollis is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. People say that Hollis is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Hollis folks tended to give their money ($38,800) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hollis Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hollis that were owner-occupied was 93%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Hollis, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Hollis, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHollis Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHollis Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hollis College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hollis Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hollis People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hollis Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hollis Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hollis, NH

Comparing Hollis 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 Men910
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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