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Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 54 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 101 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 5,892 residents in the town.
In Plymouth, about 29% of adults are married. People in Plymouth are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.
In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $43,797. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Plymouth.
Plymouth folks tended to give their money ($3,699) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Plymouth that were owner-occupied was 56%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Plymouth has going for it.
In Plymouth, 75% 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.
Plymouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing Plymouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
Detailed pages on related topics: Plymouth colleges • Plymouth travel.
![]() | Plymouth Colleges Plymouth colleges and trade schools. |
![]() | Plymouth Hotels & Travel Plymouth hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
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