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Raymond, NH


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Raymond, New Hampshire

Introduction to Raymond, New Hampshire

Raymond, New Hampshire is 14 miles E of Manchester, New Hampshire and 47 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Rockingham County. The population of the town is 9,674.

Raymond History

Raymond was originally a parish of Chester and was settled by families from Exeter. It was known as Freetown because of the easy availability of wood from pine trees. Officially incorporated in 1764 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, Raymond is believed to have been named after Captain William Raymond.

Raymond and nearby Attractions

  • Raymond Historical Society & Museum
  • Pawtuckaway State Park and Campground
  • Charmingfare Farm
  • Currier Museum of Art

Things To Do In Raymond

Raymond offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The Pawtuckaway State Park and Campground provides facilities for hiking, fishing and camping. The Raymond Historical Society provides insight into the area’s history.

Raymond Transportation

Air transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Raymond Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from the University of New Hampshire, Northern Essex Community College, New Hampshire College and Merrimack College.

Comparative Profile of Raymond, NH

Comparing Raymond 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Men65
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home41
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime62
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