New Hampshire
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Overview| Population: | 1,315,828 | | Pop. Change: | 6% | | State: | New Hampshire | | Metro Area: | Manchester-Nashua, Lebanon, ... 7 more | | County: | Hillsborough, Rockingham, ... 10 more | | City: | Manchester, Nashua, ... 245 more | | Zip Code: | 03108, 03103, ... 285 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, New Hampshire's population is 1,315,828 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.40 percent.
The median home cost in New Hampshire is $218,290. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, New Hampshire's cost of living is 6.36% Higher than the U.S. average.
New Hampshire public schools spend $6,133 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in New Hampshire.
The unemployment rate in New Hampshire is 5.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. New Hampshire jobs have Decreased by 2.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 New Hampshire, NH, population is 1,315,828. There are 146 people per square mile (population density).
Family in New Hampshire, NH
The median age is 38.2. The US median is 37.6. 59.53% of people in New Hampshire, NH, are married. 10.30% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.49 people. 25.14% of people are married, with children. 7.90% have children, but are single.
Race in New Hampshire, NH
94.97% of people are white, 0.88% are black, 1.71% are asian, 0.25% are native american, and 1.87% claim 'Other'.
1.87% of the people in New Hampshire, NH, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.13% are non-hispanic).
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Great Place to Live, But Expensive: You can't beat New Hampshire when it comes to recreation opportunities. For boaters, there are hundreds of lakes on which to launch your boat.
For skiing, there... (read more)Climate in New Hampshire: We have very variable weather here. The rule of thumb is if you don't like the weather today, wait a minute. We have long winters and short summers, autumn is awesome.... (read more)Nice Weather Season is Too Short: I like the Mountains but the weather is too cold for too... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Health
There are 248 physicians per 100,000 population in New Hampshire, NH. The US average is 170.
New Hampshire, NH Health Index
Air quality in New Hampshire, NH is 56 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in New Hampshire, NH is 56 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Growing to fast: We live in Central NH and since moving here in 2001 we have noticed that we are becoming more and more like Southern California. Crime, gangs, more and more tear down... (read more)nice to visit, but...: ...nh is probably best experienced in small doses. I've found that an extended time spent here (all my life, actually) can lead to wanderlust and a desire to go... (read more)Live free or die trying: NH is a decent place to raise a strong family if you have a strong family
.The winters are cold and there is basically no public transportation anywhere.Pretty high... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.29% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $28,684 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $56,849 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 9.18% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.17% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.09% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.71% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.15% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.06% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.91% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.04% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.25% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.46% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.19% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.76% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.92% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.58% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.45% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.41% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 14.69% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in New Hampshire, NH, is 5.90%, with job growth of -2.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.10%.
New Hampshire, NH Taxes
New Hampshire, NH,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 0.29%.
New Hampshire, NH Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $28,684, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $56,849.
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New Hampshire: We have lived in NH now for about 12 years, coming back here after being away in the military for approximately seven years. It has changed considerably, and the... (read more)High Property Taxes: Because there is no sales tax or income tax, expect to pay alot for property tax!! I have lived in NH my whole life and 19 of them in Northfield, it is ridiculous how... (read more)Climate in New Hampshire: We have very variable weather here. The rule of thumb is if you don't like the weather today, wait a minute. We have long winters and short summers, autumn is awesome.... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 31 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $218,290 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 60.73% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.23% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.56% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $22.49 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.00% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.23% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.48% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.35% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3.59% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.12% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.21% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 28.35% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.64% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.07% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.44% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.81% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.13% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.74% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.70% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 19.96% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.11% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.64% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.66% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.59% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 21.48% | 13.55% |
The median home value in New Hampshire, NH, is $218,290. Home appreciation is -8.50% over the last year. The median age of New Hampshire, NH, real estate is 31 years.
New Hampshire, NH Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.56% of the New Hampshire, NH, population. 13.23% of houses and apartments in New Hampshire, NH, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Rent: rent in New Hampshire is very high compared to the rest of the... (read more)Housing: Cost of housing, with the property tax, is very... (read more)Housing Costs: you do not get much for what you pay for compared to other parts of the country. many houses are older and outdated. cost of living is very high as are... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Crime
New Hampshire, NH, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
New Hampshire, NH, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
New Hampshire Crime SperlingViews
What Crime?: New Hampshire is a very safe, relaxing place to live. The crime rate is low...and the typical woos of the average city these days, are not so evident here. You live the... (read more)Feel Safe In NH: Overall, NH has a relatively low crime rate. There are numerous small towns in which a person does not feel the need to lock the door.. While the larger cities are... (read more)Great Place to Live, But Expensive: You can't beat New Hampshire when it comes to recreation opportunities. For boaters, there are hundreds of lakes on which to launch your boat.
For skiing, there... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Climate
New Hampshire, NH, gets 42 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 71 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 124.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in New Hampshire, NH. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 9. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 56 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Climate in New Hampshire: We have very variable weather here. The rule of thumb is if you don't like the weather today, wait a minute. We have long winters and short summers, autumn is awesome.... (read more)Nice Weather Season is Too Short: I like the Mountains but the weather is too cold for too... (read more)Climate: Summers are too short winters way too long and during the spring the black flies don't allow you to be... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Education
New Hampshire, NH, schools spend $6,133 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 347 students per librarian, and 350 children per counselor in New Hampshire, NH schools.
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cold winters, great schools: Small town southern New Hampshire has a lot to offer if you're raising a family - the high property taxes are more bearable when you see how great the school systems can... (read more)New Hampshire: We have lived in NH now for about 12 years, coming back here after being away in the military for approximately seven years. It has changed considerably, and the... (read more)High Property Taxes: Because there is no sales tax or income tax, expect to pay alot for property tax!! I have lived in NH my whole life and 19 of them in Northfield, it is ridiculous how... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in New Hampshire, NH, takes 28 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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New Hampshire: We have lived in NH now for about 12 years, coming back here after being away in the military for approximately seven years. It has changed considerably, and the... (read more)Climate in New Hampshire: We have very variable weather here. The rule of thumb is if you don't like the weather today, wait a minute. We have long winters and short summers, autumn is awesome.... (read more)Nice Weather Season is Too Short: I like the Mountains but the weather is too cold for too... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means New Hampshire, NH is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means New Hampshire, NH is more expensive.
Overall, New Hampshire, NH cost of living is 106.36.
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Housing Costs: you do not get much for what you pay for compared to other parts of the country. many houses are older and outdated. cost of living is very high as are... (read more)Fees and property tax: Taxes are very low except for property tax,but the fees are everywhere.From local gov to... (read more)Rent: rent in New Hampshire is very high compared to the rest of the... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 47.60% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 34.83% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.08% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.51% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.93% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.31% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.54% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.50% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.54% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.26% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.00% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.81% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.31% | 0.54% |
47.60% of the people in New Hampshire, NH are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 34.83% are Catholic; 6.08% are Protestant; 0.51% are LDS; 5.00% are another Christian faith; 0.81% in New Hampshire, NH are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.31% affilitates with Islam.
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cold winters, great schools: Small town southern New Hampshire has a lot to offer if you're raising a family - the high property taxes are more bearable when you see how great the school systems can... (read more)Growing to fast: We live in Central NH and since moving here in 2001 we have noticed that we are becoming more and more like Southern California. Crime, gangs, more and more tear down... (read more)nice to visit, but...: ...nh is probably best experienced in small doses. I've found that an extended time spent here (all my life, actually) can lead to wanderlust and a desire to go... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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Voting
50.23% of the people in New Hampshire, NH are registered as Democrats. 48.89% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.88%.
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What Crime?: New Hampshire is a very safe, relaxing place to live. The crime rate is low...and the typical woos of the average city these days, are not so evident here. You live the... (read more)Feel Safe In NH: Overall, NH has a relatively low crime rate. There are numerous small towns in which a person does not feel the need to lock the door.. While the larger cities are... (read more)Great Place to Live, But Expensive: You can't beat New Hampshire when it comes to recreation opportunities. For boaters, there are hundreds of lakes on which to launch your boat.
For skiing, there... (read more)Have an opinion about New Hampshire? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Hampshire Click Here
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