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Newport, NH


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Newport, New Hampshire

Newport, New Hampshire, in Sullivan county, is 44 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 6,269 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $45,508.

Political Inclinations

Newport residents donated more money ($5) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Newport Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Newport, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Newport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newport, NH

Comparing Newport 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 Population84
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51
Low Violent Crime52

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