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South Hampton, NH


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South Hampton, New Hampshire

South Hampton, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 9 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 36 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 844 people in the town.

The People and Families of South Hampton

In South Hampton, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in South Hampton are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Hampton had a median family income of $75,778. South Hampton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in South Hampton living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in South Hampton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

South Hampton Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in South Hampton is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In South Hampton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouth Hampton Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%South Hampton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%South Hampton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%South Hampton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%South Hampton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of South Hampton, NH

Comparing South Hampton 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens47
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity34

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11
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