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Plymouth, NH


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Plymouth, New Hampshire

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.

The People and Families of Plymouth

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $43,797. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Plymouth.

Political Inclinations

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.

Plymouth Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

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

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Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909

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