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Richmond, NH


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Richmond, New Hampshire

Richmond, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 40 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 67 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,077.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Richmond. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Richmond.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $54,625. Richmond benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 92% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Richmond, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Richmond, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Richmond College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Richmond People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Richmond Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Richmond Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Richmond, NH

Comparing Richmond 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
People Living Alone24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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