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Pittsfield, NH


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Pittsfield, New Hampshire

Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 22 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 66 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Manchester area. There are 3,931 residents in Pittsfield.

The People and Families of Pittsfield

In Pittsfield, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittsfield had a median family income of $44,233.

Political Inclinations

Pittsfield folks tended to give their money ($550) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Pittsfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pittsfield that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Pittsfield has going for it.

Commuting

In Pittsfield, 94% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pittsfield Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pittsfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pittsfield, NH

Comparing Pittsfield 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Men61
Female Share of the Population59
Racial Diversity47
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty73
Median Family Income72
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone36
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime74

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