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Strafford, NH


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Strafford, New Hampshire

Strafford, New Hampshire, in Strafford county, is 26 miles NE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 67 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,626.

The People and Families of Strafford

In Strafford, about 69% of adults are married. Strafford is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Strafford is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strafford had a median family income of $62,238. Strafford has a large middle class. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in Strafford value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Strafford ($750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Strafford are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Strafford Housing

About 89% of housing units in Strafford are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Strafford, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Strafford. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyStrafford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyStrafford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyStrafford Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Strafford Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Strafford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Strafford, NH

Comparing Strafford 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 Population97
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity33
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88
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