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Meredith, NH


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Meredith, New Hampshire

Meredith, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 45 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 92 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 5,943 residents.

The People and Families of Meredith

In Meredith, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meredith had a median family income of $54,764.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Meredith. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Meredith Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Meredith was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Meredith, 90% of commuters drive to work. People in Meredith expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Meredith Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Meredith, NH

Comparing Meredith 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 Population109
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men66
Female Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married73
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Affordability of Property Taxes37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime62

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Historic Meredith

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Smith Memorial Library and Baptist Church between 1900 and 1910

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Smith Memorial Library and Baptist Church between 1900 and 1910

Meredith Bay and Lake Waukewan (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1908.

Road to Meredith Village (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1908.

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