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Tamworth, New Hampshire

Tamworth, New Hampshire is 52 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 104 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Carroll county. The population of the town is 2,510.

The People and Families of Tamworth

In Tamworth, about 57% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Tamworth.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tamworth had a median family income of $41,121. The people of Tamworth can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Tamworth political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Tamworth Housing

Of the housing in Tamworth, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Rents in Tamworth are lower than most places in New Hampshire. Property taxes in the town are low by New Hampshire standards.

Commuting

In Tamworth, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Tamworth Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Tamworth Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Tamworth College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Tamworth Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tamworth, NH

Comparing Tamworth 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 Population109
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women62
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty62
People in Middle Class or Better61
Median Family Income61

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes29
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