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Walpole, NH


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Walpole, New Hampshire

Walpole, New Hampshire is 49 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 85 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Cheshire county. The population of the town is 3,594.

The People and Families of Walpole

In Walpole, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walpole had a median family income of $53,561. The people of Walpole can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Walpole political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,620. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Walpole Housing

Of the housing in Walpole, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Walpole, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Walpole makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Walpole College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Walpole Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Walpole Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Walpole Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Walpole Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Walpole Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Walpole Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Walpole, NH

Comparing Walpole 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents49
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime52

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