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Newfields, NH


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Newfields, New Hampshire

Newfields, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 19 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 47 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Newfields contains a population of approximately 1,551.

The People and Families of Newfields

In Newfields, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Newfields, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Newfields.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newfields had a median family income of $75,078. The typical family in Newfields is better off than most in New Hampshire. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Newfields. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newfields favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. 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 Newfields.

Newfields Housing

Newfields has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 90% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Hampshire, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Newfields, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewfields People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNewfields Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNewfields College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newfields Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Newfields Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Newfields, NH

Comparing Newfields 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men72
Well-Paid Single Women73
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population47
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime87
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