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Hooksett, NH


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Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hooksett, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 7 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 55 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Manchester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Hooksett is home to some 11,721 residents.

The People and Families of Hooksett

In Hooksett, about 57% of adults are married.

The people of Hooksett are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hooksett had a median family income of $68,673. More so than most places, the people in Hooksett generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($16,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hooksett. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Hooksett Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Hooksett was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Hooksett, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHooksett Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHooksett Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hooksett Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hooksett Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hooksett Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hooksett People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hooksett, NH

Comparing Hooksett 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
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity310
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime72

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Hooksett falls (Merrimack River) c1908.

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Hooksett falls (Merrimack River) between 1900 and 1910

Hooksett falls (Merrimack River) between 1900 and 1910

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