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Webster, NH


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Webster, New Hampshire

Webster, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 26 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 75 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Manchester metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,579 people lived in Webster.

The People and Families of Webster

In Webster, about 68% of adults are married. Webster is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Webster had a median family income of $57,396. Significantly, more adults in Webster have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Hampshire.

Political Inclinations

Webster residents donated more money ($4,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Webster Housing

An estimated 92% of living spaces in Webster are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Webster, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Webster People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Webster Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Webster College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Webster Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Webster, NH

Comparing Webster 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 Women74
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Men61
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty96
College Educated Adults95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes27
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime63
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