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Newmarket, NH


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Newmarket, New Hampshire

Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 22 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 50 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. Newmarket contains a population of approximately 8,027.

The People and Families of Newmarket

In Newmarket, about 49% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Newmarket has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newmarket had a median family income of $53,750.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newmarket favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,100. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Newmarket Housing

Newmarket has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 53% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Hampshire, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Newmarket, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNewmarket Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewmarket Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Newmarket Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Newmarket Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Newmarket Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Newmarket Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Newmarket, NH

Comparing Newmarket 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 Population95
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity410
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times35
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime96

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