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Somersworth, NH


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Somersworth, New Hampshire

Somersworth, New Hampshire, in Strafford county, is 35 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 63 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Somersworth contains a population of approximately 11,477.

The People and Families of Somersworth

In Somersworth, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Somersworth had a median family income of $47,933.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Somersworth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,050. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Somersworth Housing

Somersworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Somersworth, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Somersworth Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Somersworth, NH

Comparing Somersworth 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Age of the Population41
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times58
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents46
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime41

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