Allenstown, New Hampshire

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Population in 2010: 4,322.
Population change since 2000: -10.8%
 
Males: 2,107  (48.8%)
Females: 2,215  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.9 years

Zip codes: 03275.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,233 (it was $41,958 in 2000)
Allenstown:

$73,233
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,760 (it was $18,851 in 2000)

Allenstown town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,471 (it was $77,800 in 2000)
Allenstown:

$243,471
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $378,901; detached houses: $416,256; townhouses or other attached units: $317,750; in 2-unit structures: $298,869; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $371,619; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $216,601; mobile homes: $110,180; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $74,347
March 2022 cost of living index in Allenstown: 120.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Allenstown, NH (2010)
    • 4,09594.7%White alone
    • 791.8%Hispanic
    • 661.5%Two or more races
    • 330.8%Asian alone
    • 320.7%Black alone
    • 110.3%American Indian alone
    • 40.09%Other race alone
    • 20.05%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Allenstown detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Allenstown, New Hampshire as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Allenstown is 720 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Allenstown by year

Type

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(46.6)
4
(91.6)
5
(112.7)
3
(67.2)
2
(44.4)
4
(83.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(22.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(93.1)
5
(114.5)
5
(112.7)
1
(22.4)
2
(44.4)
3
(62.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(93.1)
6
(137.5)
3
(67.6)
3
(67.2)
1
(22.2)
1
(20.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
38
(884.7)
23
(526.9)
23
(518.6)
18
(403.4)
15
(333.0)
20
(417.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(46.6)
3
(68.7)
1
(22.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(23.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(22.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.9)
City-Data.com crime index101.5139.3140.079.159.397.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Allenstown, NH

Crime rate in Allenstown detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 4 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: French (26.4%), French Canadian (18.0%), Irish (15.3%), English (12.3%), Italian (7.1%), United States (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1831

Land area: 20.5 square miles.

Population density: 211 people per square mile   (very low).

116 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 0.7% Europe, 0.3% Latin America).

This town:

2.4%
New Hampshire:

4.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Allenstown town:

3.2% ($2,481)
New Hampshire:

2.3% ($2,946)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (10.6 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (59.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (202.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Suncook, NH (1.2 miles ),
Pembroke, NH (1.5 miles ),
Hooksett, NH (1.9 miles ),
Bow, NH (2.4 miles ),
Epsom, NH (2.6 miles ),
South Hooksett, NH (2.7 miles ),
Chichester, NH (2.8 miles ),
Concord, NH (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.14 N, Longitude: 71.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

Distribution of median household income in Allenstown, NH in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $408,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $175,100
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $118,500
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $134,600
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $179,100
  • 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $162,100
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,700
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $149,200
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $155,100
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $80,400
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $96,100
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $89,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Allenstown, NH residents
Average permit cost in Allenstown, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Allenstown, NH
Historical housing units in Allenstown, NH
Most common industries in Allenstown, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.0%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (10.9%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Allenstown, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)

Average climate in Allenstown, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Allenstown, New Hampshire average temperatures Allenstown, New Hampshire average precipitation Allenstown, New Hampshire humidity Allenstown, New Hampshire wind speed Allenstown, New Hampshire snowfall Allenstown, New Hampshire sunshine Allenstown, New Hampshire clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 58.4. This is better than average.

City:

58.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.157. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.157
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 2.05. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.05
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.338. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.338
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.71. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.71
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Allenstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Hampshire state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.7 miles away from the Allenstown town center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/24/2008, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Allenstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 148.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 26.5 miles away from Allenstown center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 50.0 miles away from Allenstown center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Merrimack County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Allenstown:

  • HARRIS HILL CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • CONCORD REGIONAL VNA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • HAVENWOOD-HERITAGE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSP-PSYCH UNIT (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • N H HOSPITAL-PSYCHIATRIC NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSP-MED SURG BLDG (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CONCORD, NH)
  • HACKETT HILL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MANCHESTER, NH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allenstown:

  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 7 miles; Manchester, NH; Full-time enrollment: 16,552)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 9 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 12 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Mount Washington College (about 12 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 25 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 31 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell (about 34 miles; Lowell, MA; FT enrollment: 12,341)

Public high school in Allenstown:

Public elementary/middle schools in Allenstown:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Allenstown: Bear Hill Pond Camp (A), Allenstown Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Allenstown include: Sunrise Baptist Church (A), First Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Evans Cemetery (1), Saint Jean Baptiste Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Bear Hill Pond (A), Catamount Pond (B), Smiths Pond (C), Old Pembroke Reservoir (D), Suncook River Reservoir (E), Bear Brook Park Pond (F), Hayes Swamp (G), Suncook River Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pease Brook (A), Catamount Brook (B), Boat Meadow Brook (C), Bear Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Allenstown: Bear Brook State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Classy Deals (13 Edgewood Drive) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Merrimack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Allenstown and their reported violations in the past:

CATAMOUNT HILL (Population served: 383, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In SEP-02-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-26-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-28-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-28-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-10-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2008)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In FEB-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-12-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-12-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-01-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-31-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-04-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-12-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-09-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-09-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-13-2011)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-14-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-14-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2010)
KINGS TOWNE MHP (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-03-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-09-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-25-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-25-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-13-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2008)
HOLIDAY ACRES (Population served: 309, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-28-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-02-2005), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (FEB-16-2006)
OLDE TOWNE (Population served: 243, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-03-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-10-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-12-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-12-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-12-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-12-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-29-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2011)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
TWIN OAKS CAMPGROUND (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-29-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-29-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-09-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between OCT-01-2011 and NOV-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-27-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-27-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.5%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.3%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

0.8%
Whole state:

2.8%
17 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
6 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Allenstown in 2000:

  • 19 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in other group homes

For population 15 years and over in Allenstown:

Marital status in Allenstown, NH
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Allenstown:

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
New Hampshire average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Allenstown, NH (based on Merrimack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,6547
Mainline Protestant12,79151
Evangelical Protestant5,19536
Other2,09715
Orthodox5802
None101,128-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 27
Merrimack County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Merrimack County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
Merrimack County:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
Here:

7.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Merrimack County:

23.8%
New Hampshire:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.9%
State:

15.9%
Businesses in Allenstown, NH
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Strongest AM radio stations in Allenstown:

  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKBR (1250 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKXL (1450 AM; 1 kW; CONCORD, NH; Owner: EMBRO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allenstown:

  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQLL (96.5 FM; BEDFORD, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLMW (90.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE)
  • WZID (95.7 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJYY (105.5 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WEVO (89.1 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WOTX-FM (102.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CAPITOL B/CING. INCORPORATION, INC.)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WNNH (99.1 FM; HENNIKER, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WVNH (91.1 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE GOSPEL RADIO, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Allenstown:

  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WMUR-TV (Channel 9; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WNDS (Channel 50; DERRY, NH; Owner: CTV OF DERRY, INC)
  • W39AR (Channel 39; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CENTER B/CING. CORPORATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WNEU (Channel 60; MERRIMACK, NH; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (NH), INC.)
  • W29AT (Channel 29; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
Allenstown fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Allenstown fatal accident list:

Jun 30, 2014 07:39 AM, Sr-3, Schoo; Street, Lat: 43.127497, Lon: -71.444600, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 28, 2014 03:45 PM, Whitten Ave, Lat: 43.128236, Lon: -71.455667, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 17, 2011 04:07 PM, Allentown Road, School Street, Lat: 43.127494, Lon: -71.444608, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 2004 05:38 PM, Sr-28, Pembroke T/Line, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 1, 1999 11:33 PM, Sr-28, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 2
Sep 13, 1997 01:53 PM, 28, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.4mTotal length
  • $12,568,000Total costs
  • 19,152Total average daily traffic
  • 1,386Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,343Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Peter M Connolly, 24 Allenstown Road (Lat: 43.120861 Lon: -71.442861), Type: 56.3, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Peter M Connolly, 24 Allenstown Road (Lat: 43.120861 Lon: -71.442861), Type: 56.3, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, 24 Allenstown Road (Lat: 43.120861 Lon: -71.442861), Type: 56.3, Structure height: 33013 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Fire Station Ferry St (Lat: 43.127306 Lon: -71.455333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: KDO290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1000 MHz, 154.235 MHz, 154.355 MHz, Grant Date: 04/08/2015, Expiration Date: 06/11/2025, Registrant: Town Of Allenstown, Nh Fire Department, 1 Ferry Street, Allenstown, NH 03275, Phone: (603) 485-9202, Fax: (603) 268-0640, Email:

  • Lat: 43.127306 Lon: -71.455333, Call Sign: WNZU271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.562 MHz, 465.562 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 06/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2022, Registrant: Town Of Allenstown, Nh Fire Department, 1 Ferry Street, Allenstown, NH 03275, Phone: (603) 485-9202, Fax: (603) 268-0640, Email:

  • Lat: 43.127306 Lon: -71.455333, Call Sign: WPBH202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.187 MHz, 458.187 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2022, Expiration Date: 12/11/2032, Registrant: Town Of Allenstown, Nh Fire Department, 1 Ferry Street, Allenstown, NH 03275, Phone: (603) 485-9202, Fax: (603) 268-0640, Email:

  • FIRE STATION, 1 Ferry Street (Lat: 43.127083 Lon: -71.288667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQA717,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.040 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2015, Expiration Date: 06/11/2025, Certifier: Scott E Hilliard, Registrant: Merrimack County Sheriff\'s Office, 333 Danield Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303, Phone: (603) 225-5584, Fax: (603) 225-5630, Email:

  • Police Dept 16 School St (Lat: 43.127861 Lon: -71.450889), Call Sign: KZF887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.475 MHz, 156.090 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2022, Expiration Date: 07/08/2032, Registrant: Nh Dept. Of Safety/Emergency Services And Communications, 33 Hazen Dr (Mailing), Concord, NH 03305, Phone: (603) 528-7541, Fax: (603) 271-6629, Email:

  • Lat: 43.127083 Lon: -71.454833, Call Sign: WQNJ253,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.970 MHz, 151.152 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2020, Expiration Date: 02/18/2031, Certifier: Donald J Peloquin, Registrant: Town Of Allenstown, Nh Fire Department, 1 Ferry Street, Allenstown, NH 03275, Phone: (603) 485-9202, Fax: (603) 268-0640, Email:

  • 15 Pinewood Road (Lat: 43.126361 Lon: -71.439833), Call Sign: WRQE361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.950 MHz, 457.700 MHz, 468.650 MHz, 469.212 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2022, Expiration Date: 04/21/2032, Certifier: Sharon Kirk, Registrant: National License, 17215-2 Boca Club Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Allenstown)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: INFINITY 2 SEATER 2002 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42708, N42708, N-42708, Serial Number: A20INF, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 09/28/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Brian V Goss, 6 Lincoln St, Allenstown, NH 03275

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 26. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 52 took place in 2007, and the least - 8 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Allenstown, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (64.4%), and Outside Fires (21.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Allenstown, NH
    • 28264.4%Structure Fires
    • 9321.2%Outside Fires
    • 4410.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 194.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Allenstown, NH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Allenstown, NH
  • 76.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 2.3%Electricity
  • 0.4%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Allenstown, NH
  • 34.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.8%Electricity
  • 20.3%Utility gas
  • 18.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Wood


Allenstown compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Allenstown on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children (population 1,000+)"
  • #54 (03275) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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