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Pembroke, NH


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Pembroke, New Hampshire

Introduction to Pembroke, New Hampshire

Pembroke, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 10 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 58 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 6,897 residents.

Pembroke History

Pembroke was originally known as “Lovewell’s Town,” and was first granted charter in 1728. The town was named after Captain John Lovewell. The city was then renamed Suncook. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth incorporated the town in 1759.

Pembroke and nearby Attractions

  • New Hampshire Historical Society
  • Clough State Park
  • Henniker Historical Society Museum
  • Bear Brook State Park
  • Rollins State Park
  • Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum

Things To Do In Pembroke

Hillside Baptist Church and Saint Michael’s Church are the local houses of worship. Cardigan State Park, Rhododendron State Park, Wellington State Park and Greenfield State Park offer multiple recreational opportunities to the residents of Pembroke. Those interested in the region’s history should visit the American Independence Museum, the Children’s Museum of Portsmouth and the Museum of Printing.

Pembroke Transportation

Manchester Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Pembroke Higher Education

Higher education is provided by institutions like New Hampshire College, Merrimack College, Fitchburg State College and the University of New Hampshire.

Comparative Profile of Pembroke, NH

Comparing Pembroke 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 Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population26
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime74
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