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Pembroke, NH


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Pembroke, New Hampshire

Pembroke, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 10 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 58 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Manchester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Pembroke is home to some 6,897 residents.

The People and Families of Pembroke

In Pembroke, about 59% of adults are married.

The people of Pembroke are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pembroke had a median family income of $57,106.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pembroke. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pembroke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Pembroke was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Pembroke, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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