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Littleton, NH


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Littleton, New Hampshire

Littleton, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 87 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 139 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,845.

The People and Families of Littleton

In Littleton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Littleton had a median family income of $49,915.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Littleton ($5,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Littleton Housing

About 63% of housing units in Littleton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Littleton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Littleton, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Littleton than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLittleton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Littleton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Littleton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Littleton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Littleton, NH

Comparing Littleton 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 Population86
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity29

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better51
People Above Poverty51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime51

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Littleton National Bank & Federal Court between 1900 and 1910

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Littleton National Bank & Federal Court between 1900 and 1910

Town Building and opera house between 1900 and 1910

Northern Hotel and post office block between 1900 and 1910

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