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Tuftonboro, NH


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Tuftonboro, New Hampshire

Tuftonboro has a population of 2,148.

The People and Families of Tuftonboro

In Tuftonboro, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Tuftonboro people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tuftonboro had a median family income of $51,875. Tuftonboro enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Tuftonboro Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Tuftonboro. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Tuftonboro?

Commuting

In Tuftonboro, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tuftonboro College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Tuftonboro Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tuftonboro People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Tuftonboro Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Tuftonboro, NH

Comparing Tuftonboro 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population84
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income95
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes29

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime41
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Historic Tuftonboro

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A Bit of Melvin i.e. Tuftonboro shore (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906

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A Bit of Melvin i.e. Tuftonboro shore (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906

Along the shore at Melvin (Tuftonboro) 1906 (est.)

Melvin Village i.e. Tuftonboro c1906.

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