Union, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
354 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
57 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$841 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carroll County
2
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

Carroll County
3
New Hampshire
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 19
Feb 3 15 23
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NH State Senate District 3, NH State House District Carroll 04, NH
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Schools

Middleton Elementary School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Shortridge Academy
4 miles, SW • 5 star
Maplestone
4 miles, E • 1 star
Paul Elementary School
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
19 miles, S • 1 star
Lakes Region Community College
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
22 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Huggins Hospital
11 miles, NW • 5 star
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
21 miles, S • 5 star
Lakes Region General Hospital
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
37 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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