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Stark, NH


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Stark, New Hampshire

Stark, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 87 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 156 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 516 residents.

The People and Families of Stark

In Stark, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Stark are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stark had a median family income of $40,089.

Stark Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Stark was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Stark. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Stark, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyStark Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Stark Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Stark Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stark, NH

Comparing Stark 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 Population86
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income51
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
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