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Orford, NH


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Orford, New Hampshire

Orford, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 71 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,091 residents.

The People and Families of Orford

In Orford, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orford had a median family income of $50,577. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Orford.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orford. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Orford Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Orford was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orford, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Orford College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Orford Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Orford People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Orford Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Orford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Orford, NH

Comparing Orford 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty96
Median Family Income84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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