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North Conway, NH


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North Conway, New Hampshire

As of the year 2000 census, 2,069 people lived in North Conway.

The People and Families of North Conway

In North Conway, about 40% of adults are married. North Conway is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Conway had a median family income of $40,294. Significantly, more adults in North Conway have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Hampshire.

Political Inclinations

North Conway residents donated more money ($7,950) 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.

North Conway Housing

An estimated 45% of living spaces in North Conway are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Living alone is quite feasible in North Conway, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In North Conway, 81% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, North Conway is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the town. You might spend less time in the car if you live in North Conway; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Conway Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%North Conway Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%North Conway Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%North Conway College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Conway Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Conway Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Conway Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of North Conway, NH

Comparing North Conway 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 Women97
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Senior Citizens58
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income51
People in Middle Class or Better51
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use99

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes16

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Historic North Conway

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Kearsarge House i.e. Hall c1908.

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Kearsarge House i.e. Hall c1908.

Echo Lake (North Conway) c1900.

Moat Mountain and ledge from Mt. Surprise (North Conway and Intervale) between 1890 and 1901

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