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Peterborough, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 25 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 57 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 5,883.
In Peterborough, about 55% of adults are married.
Peterborough has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Peterborough had a median family income of $54,375. Interestingly, lots of people in Peterborough have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.
Political donors in Peterborough favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $23,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Peterborough has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Hampshire, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Peterborough, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Peterborough -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Peterborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Peterborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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