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Springfield, New Hampshire

Springfield, New Hampshire is 45 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 92 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Sullivan county. The population of the town is 945.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 70% of adults are married. Springfield, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $58,068. The people of Springfield can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Springfield.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Springfield, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySpringfield Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Springfield People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Springfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Springfield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Springfield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Springfield, NH

Comparing Springfield 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 Population84
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men72
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens36
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime64
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