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Rumney, NH


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Rumney, New Hampshire

Rumney, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 58 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 107 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,480.

The People and Families of Rumney

In Rumney, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Rumney compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rumney had a median family income of $42,895. Rumney enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Rumney Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Rumney. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Rumney is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Rumney, 89% of commuters drive to work. Rumney is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyRumney Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rumney College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rumney Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rumney Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rumney, NH

Comparing Rumney 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 Population98
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men72
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better72
People Above Poverty62
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes29
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