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Litchfield, NH


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Litchfield, New Hampshire

Litchfield, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 5 miles N of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Nashua area. There are 7,360 residents in Litchfield.

The People and Families of Litchfield

In Litchfield, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Litchfield, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Litchfield.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Litchfield had a median family income of $76,931. Most of the residents of Litchfield tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Litchfield is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Litchfield folks tended to give their money ($510) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Litchfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Litchfield that were owner-occupied was 88%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Litchfield, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Litchfield, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLitchfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLitchfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Litchfield Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Litchfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Litchfield, NH

Comparing Litchfield 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity17
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home41
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime73

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