Portsmouth, NH

Living in Portsmouth

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 69
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 71
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Schools 88
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Residents

22k Population +812 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
59% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
51% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military3%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$426k Median Home Value +$108k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$229 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas5%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portsmouth

United States45
New Hampshire27
Boston Metro Area37
Rockingham County14

Property Crime in Portsmouth

United States48
New Hampshire23
Boston Metro Area24
Rockingham County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 18
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 34 5 11
Apr 46 5 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 5 2
Dec 29 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portsmouth

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding44
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portsmouth, NH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portsmouth, NH

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St Patrick Academy
1 miles, S
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The Birchtree Center
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Portsmouth, NH

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Merrimack College
32 miles, SW
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Gordon College
33 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Portsmouth, NH

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York Hospital
9 miles, NE
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Exeter Hospital Inc
9 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Portsmouth, NH

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Manchester Airport
34 miles, W
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