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Lancaster, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 86 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 149 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 3,280 people lived in Lancaster.
In Lancaster, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Lancaster had a median family income of $43,333. Significantly, more adults in Lancaster have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Hampshire. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.
Lancaster residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 69% of living spaces in Lancaster are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Lancaster, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.
In Lancaster, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Lancaster is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Lancaster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Lancaster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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