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Lincoln, NH


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Lincoln, New Hampshire

Lincoln, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 73 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 120 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,271 people in the town.

The People and Families of Lincoln

In Lincoln, about 50% of adults are married. In Lincoln, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln had a median family income of $44,063.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($760) in Lincoln. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lincoln Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Lincoln is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Lincoln. The town is known in New Hampshire for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Lincoln.

Commuting

In Lincoln, 83% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Lincoln is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyLincoln Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLincoln Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLincoln Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLincoln Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lincoln Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lincoln, NH

Comparing Lincoln 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 Population99
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women62
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults72
Median Family Income72
People in Middle Class or Better62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use910

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents510
Affordability of Property Taxes310

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime11

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