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Rindge, New Hampshire

Introduction to Rindge, New Hampshire

Rindge, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 27 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire and 55 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 5,451.

Rindge History

The town was initially known as Rowley and was a part of Canada. New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth incorporated the town as South Monadnock in 1749. The town is named in honor of Captain Daniel Rindge.

Rindge and nearby Attractions

  • Rindge Historical Society
  • Cathedral of the Pines
  • The Rindge Meeting House
  • Annett Wayside Park
  • Mariposa Museum of World Culture

Things To Do In Rindge

Rindge offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, including hiking and camping at Annett State Forest and Lake Monomonac. The Rindge Meeting House is one of the largest town meeting houses in New England and is the site of various community events.

Rindge Transportation

Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Rindge Higher Education

Franklin Pierce College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Mount Wachusett Community College, Fitchburg State College and Keene State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRindge Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Rindge Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Rindge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rindge, NH

Comparing Rindge 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity29
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use46
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime63

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