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Wolfeboro, NH


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Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 42 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 85 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 6,083 people in the town.

The People and Families of Wolfeboro

In Wolfeboro, about 62% of adults are married.

Wolfeboro has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wolfeboro had a median family income of $53,269.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($21,035) in Wolfeboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wolfeboro Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Wolfeboro is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Wolfeboro, 88% of commuters drive to work. Wolfeboro is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wolfeboro Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wolfeboro Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wolfeboro Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Wolfeboro, NH

Comparing Wolfeboro 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime97

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Historic Wolfeboro

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Along the shore of Wolfeborough bay (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906.

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Along the shore of Wolfeborough bay (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906.

Glimpse of the bay at Wolfeborough (Lake Winnipesaukee) 1906 (est.)

Along the shore of Wolfeborough Bay (Lake Winnipesaukee) c1906.

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