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Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Introduction to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

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

Wolfeboro History

Wolfeboro was named after the English General James Wolfe. The first summer country estate in northern New England was built here in 1771. The area was permanently settled in 1768 and incorporated as the Town of Wolfeboro in 1770.

Wolfeboro and nearby Attractions

  • Libby Museum
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
  • Wright Museum
  • Wentworth State Beach
  • Wolfeboro Shopping Center
  • Canterbury Shaker Village

Things To Do In Wolfeboro

While in Wolfeboro, one can visit the Allen Albee Beach. The Bay Street Discount Shopping Center and Wolfeboro Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. Those interested in the area should visit the Clark House Museum, the Wright Museum, the Fire Museum and the Governor Wentworth State Historic Site. The Perry Hollow Golf and Country Club and Kingswood Golf Course provide facilities for golfers.

Wolfeboro Transportation

Pease International is the nearest major airport.

Wolfeboro Higher Education

Plymouth State College, New Hampshire College and the University of New Hampshire are the local centers of higher education.

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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