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Weare, New Hampshire

Introduction to Weare, New Hampshire

Weare, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 15 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire and 61 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 7,776 residents in the town.

Weare History

Jonathan Belcher, the Colonial Governor of Massachusetts, granted Weare to the soldiers who fought in the Canadian wars in 1735. It was initially named Beverly. The the town was renamed Halestown, Robiestown and Wearestown. It was incorporated under its current name in 1764. It was named after Meshech Weare, the first clerk of the town. Weare is in Hillsborough County, which was organized on March 19, 1771.

Weare and nearby Attractions

  • Little Nature Museum
  • Perkins Pond State Wildlife Management Area
  • Clough State Park
  • Henniker Historical Society Museum
  • Greenfield State Park
  • Canterbury Shaker Village

Things To Do In Weare

Weare offers a number of opportunities for recreation. The Little Nature Museum provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. Camping facilities are offered by Peacock Hill Campground, All Seasons Campground and Skypark Campground. One can also plan a day trip to the Perkins Pond State Wildlife Management Area. The Peterborough Historical Society Museum, the Curtiss Dogwood Natural Area and Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum are popular local spots as well.

Weare Transportation

Manchester Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Weare Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at New Hampshire College, Keene State College and Fitchburg State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWeare Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWeare Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Weare Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Weare, NH

Comparing Weare 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 Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity16
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work24
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109
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