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Laconia, NH


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Laconia, New Hampshire

Laconia, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 36 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 83 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 16,411 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Laconia

In Laconia, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laconia had a median family income of $45,307.

Political Inclinations

Laconia folks tended to give their money ($2,150) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Laconia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Laconia that were owner-occupied was 57%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Laconia, 91% of commuters drive to work. Laconia offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLaconia Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Laconia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Laconia, NH

Comparing Laconia 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
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home72
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone710
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime41

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Historic Laconia

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Public library c1908.

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Public library c1908.

Railway station between 1900 and 1910

Soldiers' monument (Laconia) between 1900 and 1910

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