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Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Introduction to Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Jaffrey, New Hampshire is 28 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire and 58 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Cheshire County. The population of the town is 5,476.

Jaffrey History

The land that is now covered by the Town of Jaffrey was granted to soldiers from Rowley, Massachusetts in 1736. It was permanently settled in 1758 and incorporated as the Town of Jaffrey in 1773. The town was named after George Jaffrey, a former local landholder. The Town Meetinghouse was built in 1775.

Jaffrey and nearby Attractions

  • Monadnock State Park
  • Peterborough Historical Society Museum
  • Otter River State Forest
  • Gardner Museum
  • Curtiss Dogwood Natural Area
  • Franklin Pierce House

Things To Do In Jaffrey

Jaffrey offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities to both its residents and visitors. The Shirley Historical Society Museum, the Horatio Colony House Museum, the Peterborough Historical Society Museum and the Gardner Museum are all popular among those hoping to learn more about the region;s history. The Rhododendron State Park, Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area and the Erving State Forest offer facilities for hiking and camping as well.

Jaffrey Transportation

Manchester is the nearest major airport.

Jaffrey Higher Education

Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitchburg State College and Keene State College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyJaffrey Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Jaffrey Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Jaffrey, NH

Comparing Jaffrey 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 Population74
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109
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