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Whitefield, NH


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Whitefield, New Hampshire

Whitefield, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 83 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 142 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,038 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Whitefield

In Whitefield, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitefield had a median family income of $41,528.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Whitefield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whitefield that were owner-occupied was 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Whitefield has going for it.

Commuting

In Whitefield, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Whitefield, NH

Comparing Whitefield 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
Senior Citizens710
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men51
Male Share of the Population41
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty62
Median Family Income61

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone58
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes28
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