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Newmarket, New Hampshire

Introduction to Newmarket, New Hampshire

Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 22 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 50 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 8,027.

Newmarket History

Newmarket began as Exeter's parish. It was incorporated in 1727 and officially recognized as a town in 1737. It is said that the town derived its name from Newmarket in Suffolk, England. The Lamprey River runs through the city as well.

Newmarket and nearby Attractions

  • American Independence Museum
  • John Paul Jones House Museum
  • Tuck Museum
  • Wallis Sands State Park
  • Seacoast Science Center
  • Odiorne State Park

Things To Do In Newmarket

There are numerous parks in the area which offers multiple facilities for recreation, including Hampton Beach State Park, Odiorne State Park, Vaughan Woods State Park and Rye Harbor State Park. Some of the local churches include Newmarket Congregational Church and Newmarket Community Church. The town hosts the Heritage Festival every September.

Newmarket Transportation

Fights are available from Manchester Airport.

Newmarket Higher Education

Local institutions offering higher education are Merrimack College, the University of New Hampshire, Salem State College and Northern Essex Community College.

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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