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Swanzey, NH


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Swanzey, New Hampshire

Swanzey, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 41 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 71 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,800 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Swanzey

In Swanzey, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swanzey had a median family income of $51,500.

Political Inclinations

Swanzey folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Swanzey Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Swanzey that were owner-occupied was 76%.

Commuting

In Swanzey, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Swanzey Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Swanzey Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Swanzey Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Swanzey, NH

Comparing Swanzey 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 Population75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime73

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