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New Hampton, NH


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New Hampton, New Hampshire

New Hampton, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 43 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 91 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,950.

The People and Families of New Hampton

In New Hampton, about 63% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in New Hampton, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Hampton had a median family income of $52,366. Interestingly, lots of people in New Hampton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Hampton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. 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 New Hampton.

New Hampton Housing

New Hampton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In New Hampton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%New Hampton College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%New Hampton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Hampton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of New Hampton, NH

Comparing New Hampton 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
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens36
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime87
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