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New London, New Hampshire

New London, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 39 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Manchester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. New London is home to some 4,116 residents.

The People and Families of New London

In New London, about 54% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in New London than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New London had a median family income of $82,201. More so than most places, the people in New London generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in New London are poor than in most places in New Hampshire. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in New London than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($16,360) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New London. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

New London Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in New London was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In New London, 76% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew London College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew London Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNew London Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNew London Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNew London People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNew London Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%New London Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of New London, NH

Comparing New London 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built96
People Living Alone69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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