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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In South Hampton, 93% of commuters drive to work.
South Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing South Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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