Portsmouth, NH
Living in Portsmouth
Bikeability45
Walkability69
Commute71
Public Transit41
Affordability32
Public Safety74
Airports37
Hospitals67
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+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
$84kMedian 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
$426kMedian Home Value+$108k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
St Patrick Academy
1 miles, S
The Childrens House Montessori School
2 miles, SE
The Birchtree Center
3 miles, NW
Learning Skills Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Portsmouth, NH
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
9 miles, NW
Northpoint Bible College
25 miles, SW
Merrimack College
32 miles, SW
Gordon College
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
0 miles, NW
York Hospital
9 miles, NE
Exeter Hospital Inc
9 miles, SW
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
2 miles, NW
Manchester Airport
34 miles, W
Portland International Jetport
47 miles, NE