Discover Portsmouth, NH: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Portsmouth is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

21,778

Portsmouth Population7

59,110

Median Income6

6.9

Unemployment Rate18

Internet Connectivity

94
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband25
  
  96.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband25
  
  94.4 %
- Average download speed25
  
  155 mpbs
- Households with broadband26
  
  89.2 %
Taxes

92
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax17
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax17
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax
  
  0.0 %
- State sales tax21
  
  0.0 %
- Property tax22
  
  2.2 %
- Vehicle tax22
  
  1.8 %
Safety

90
- Property crimes1
  
  1,565.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  165.3 per 100,000 residents
Travel Connectivity

81
- Airports
  
  3
- Train stations
  
  9
Air Quality

68
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  1 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  71 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  164 days per year
Economy

67
- Income6
  
  $44,391
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $59,110
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  23.7 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  6.1 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  42.3 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  25.8 %
- Employment rate18
  
  93.1 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  47.9 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)18
  
  2.5 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)18
  
  1.3 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.6 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  3.9 %
Outdoor Activities

59
- Beaches9
  
  17
- Parks16
  
  25
- Ski resorts
  
  4
Healthcare

57
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  16
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.36 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  3
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  21.4 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  7.4 miles from city center
Education

51
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  1
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  16.7 %
- High schools in top 25%15
  
  1
- High schools in top 25% (%)15
  
  100.0 %
- Top rated public high school15
  
  Portsmouth High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)15
  
  2,567
Local Transportation

49
- Walkability score10
  
  47
- Bikeability score10
  
  48
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit18
  
  1.6 %
- Commute via walking18
  
  7.0 %
- Commutes via driving solo18
  
  74.7 %
- Commute time (avg)18
  
  21.6 minutes
Climate

45
- Sunny days3
  
  58 days
- Rainy days11
  
  128 days
- Hot days11
  
  12 days
- Cold days11
  
  170 days
- Average humidity11
  
  67 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  6 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  65 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  21 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  70 °F
- Wildfire risk24
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk24
  
  Medium
- Tornado risk24
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk24
  
  Medium
- Flood risk24
  
  High
Diversity

45
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  88.4 %
- Black7
  
  2.6 %
- Asian7
  
  5.2 %
- Hispanic7
  
  2.5 %
Home Pricing

33
- Median home value5
  
  $489,188
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $316
- Median rent price14
  
  $1,700
Attractions

31
- Restaurants8
  
  632.6 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  4.2 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  6.7 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  11.7 per 100,000 households
- Music venues19
  
  9
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  11
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos23
  
  16

The population of Portsmouth that is 55 years and older grew by 33.3% since 2010, which is the city's fastest growing segment.

Age

40.3

Median Age7

3.9

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Portsmouth residents are mostly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 1.9% since 2010, while the Asian community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 72.2%

Race

90.4

New Hampshire Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Portsmouth is at a low risk for natural disasters. The most common disasters are volcanoes, volcanoes, and volcanoes.

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature35

The average home value in Portsmouth increased by 53% since 2010 which is 10% higher than the national average and 18% higher than the state average

Rent

1,700

Monthly Average14

Renters36

Average Home Value5

Portsmouth is a somewhat low tax location with no state or local income tax and no sales tax, but property tax 97% higher than the national average.

Other

2.2

Property Tax22

0.0

Sales Tax21

1.8

Vehicle Tax22

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)37

Portsmouth has an average employment rate of 93% which is 0% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Bottomline Technologies and Margaritas Management Group

Income

6.1

<$25,0006

23.7

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry18

Portsmouth is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results38

Representatives

Mayor28	Rick Becksted Nonpartisan
House of Representative28	Chris Pappas Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, York Hospital, is 7.4 miles from the center of Portsmouth, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Manchester VA Medical Center, is 41.4 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Winchester Hospital, is 46.7 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	Yes, but no home cultivation
Decriminalized29	Yes

In New Hampshire, 46.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has increased since 2000 when 39.1% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#4	Best Small Cities to Retire by AARP31

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Rent Research \| Zumper
15	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
16	Parks \| Yelp
17	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
18	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
19	Music Venues \| Yelp
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
22	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
23	Casinos \| Yelp
24	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
25	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
26	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	Best Small Cities to Retire \| AARP
32	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
33	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
34	Normal Precipitation, Inches
35	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
36	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
38	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Portsmouth, NH

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