State House District Merrimack 02, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,929 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,552 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$808 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$866 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hampshire
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hampshire
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 20
Feb 3 14 23
Mar 4 12 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 14 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Schools

Southwick School
3 miles, NW 3.2 star
Tilton School
3 miles, N 5 star
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
4 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Lakes Region Community College
9 miles, NE 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
10 miles, NE 1 star
NHTI-Concord's Community College
12 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Franklin Regional Hospital
6 miles, NW 3.2 star
Lakes Region General Hospital
10 miles, NE 3.2 star
Concord Hospital
14 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
33 miles, S 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
65 miles, E 1.9 star