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Temple, NH


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Temple, New Hampshire

Temple, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 19 miles W of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Nashua area. There are 1,297 residents in Temple.

The People and Families of Temple

In Temple, about 65% of adults are married. When people think of Temple, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Temple than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Temple had a median family income of $64,297. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Temple. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Temple folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Temple Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Temple that were owner-occupied was 83%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Temple, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Temple, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Temple Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Temple College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Temple People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Temple, NH

Comparing Temple 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women62
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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