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Plymouth, New Hampshire

Introduction to Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 54 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 101 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 5,892 residents in the town.

Plymouth History

Plymouth was originally a village of the Abenaki Indians, which was destroyed by Captain Thomas Baker in 1712. Located in Pemigewasset Valley, it was initially known as New Plymouth, after the original colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Plymouth was officially incorporated in 1763, as parts of Hebron and Campton were later annexed in 1845 and 1860.

Plymouth and nearby Attractions

  • Plymouth Historical Museum
  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
  • Boy Scout Fountain on the Common
  • Fox Park

Things To Do In Plymouth

Plymouth offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including Fox Park and Langdon Beach. The Plymouth Historical Museum was once Plymouth’s courthouse. The Polar Caves is also a popular tourist attraction.

Plymouth Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from Manchester Airport.

Plymouth Higher Education

Plymouth State College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Dartmouth College, New Hampshire College and the University of New Hampshire.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPlymouth Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Plymouth Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Plymouth Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 10%Plymouth Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Plymouth Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Plymouth College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Plymouth, NH

Comparing Plymouth 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 Population108
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity29
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population13
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime41
Low Violent Crime31

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Historic Plymouth

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Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909

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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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