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Lisbon, New Hampshire

Lisbon, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 87 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 135 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,587.

The People and Families of Lisbon

In Lisbon, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lisbon had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lisbon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lisbon.

Lisbon Housing

Lisbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Lisbon tend toward the low side for New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Lisbon, 89% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Lisbon Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Lisbon Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lisbon Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Lisbon, NH

Comparing Lisbon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men72
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens35
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income61
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87
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