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Ossipee, NH


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Ossipee, New Hampshire

Ossipee, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 43 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 91 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 4,211.

The People and Families of Ossipee

In Ossipee, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Ossipee compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ossipee had a median family income of $38,790.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ossipee Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Ossipee. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Ossipee is relatively low. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Ossipee?

Commuting

In Ossipee, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ossipee Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ossipee Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ossipee, NH

Comparing Ossipee 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 Population97
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men61
Female Share of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults72
People in Middle Class or Better61
People Above Poverty62
Median Family Income51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone48
Affordability of Rents410
Affordability of Property Taxes29

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime42

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