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Newington, NH


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Newington, New Hampshire

Newington, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 25 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 52 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. Newington contains a population of approximately 775.

The People and Families of Newington

In Newington, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newington had a median family income of $76,202. The typical family in Newington is better off than most in New Hampshire. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Newington, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Newington Housing

Newington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Newington, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNewington Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNewington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newington Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newington People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Newington College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Newington Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Newington Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Newington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newington, NH

Comparing Newington 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 Women1010
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults107
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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