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Newbury, New Hampshire

Newbury, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 37 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 1,702 people people live in Newbury.

The People and Families of Newbury

In Newbury, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Newbury tend to contain married couples.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newbury had a median family income of $61,389. Newbury does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Newbury is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($750) in Newbury than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Newbury Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Newbury, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Newbury tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Newbury, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNewbury Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newbury Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newbury College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newbury People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Newbury Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Newbury Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Newbury, NH

Comparing Newbury 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens69
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12
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