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Plaistow
  • Suburb in New Hampshire
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Suburb
Boston

Plaistow

#25 in Best Places to Retire in New Hampshire
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Plaistow is a suburb of Boston with a population of 7,812. Plaistow is in Rockingham County. Living in Plaistow offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Plaistow there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Plaistow and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Plaistow...
    Population
    7,812
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $329,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,355
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      12.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      63.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      356.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      90.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Plaistow

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,508
    National
    $69,021
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