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Community Contact |
Town of Greenfield
Board of Selectmen
PO Box 256
Greenfield, NH
03047
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| Telephone |
(603) 547-3442 |
| Fax |
(603) 547-3004 |
| E-mail |
townadministrator@greenfield-nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.greenfield-nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 5 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Southwest Region |
| Regional Development |
Monadnock Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 5 |
| State Senate |
District District 9 |
| State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 31 |
| Incorporated: 1791 |
| Origin: This area was part of Cumberland or the Society Land which had been set aside by the Masonian Proprietors for their own estates. When first settled in 1753 by the Lynde family, it was known as Lyndeborough Addition. The Monadnock hills cut residents off from Lyndeborough's church and school, so in 1791 they petitioned for the right to form their own town. The name was chosen to indicate the town's location on a level, fertile ground between the hills. Greenfield is the location of the Crotched Mountain Foundation, a rehabilitation center for handicapped children; the Crotched Mountain Ski Area; and Greenfield State Park, on Otter Lake. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 934 residents in 1800 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Greenfield totaled 738 over 41 years, from 972 in 1980 to 1,710 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 55 percent increase between 1980 and 1990. The 2021 Census estimate for Greenfield was 1,710 residents, which ranked 154th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 64.6 persons per square mile of land area. Greenfield contains 26.5 square miles of land area and 0.6 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$2,888,621 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$3,965,713 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1936/11 |
| Master Plan |
2017 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library |
| Appointed: | Budget; Conservation; Cemetery; Zoning; Recycle; Energy; Recreation |
| Public Library |
Stephenson Memorial |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Monadnock Community, Peterborough |
6 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
No |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$26.80 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
79.5 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$20.20 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 92.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 4.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.8% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
751 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
624 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
54 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
54 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
19 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
1,710 |
424,079 |
| 2020 |
1,701 |
422,705 |
| 2010 |
1,749 |
400,721 |
| 2000 |
1,671 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
1,506 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
972 |
276,608 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 886 |
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Female: 936 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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82 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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270 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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282 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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437 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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388 |
| Age 65 and over |
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363 |
| Median Age |
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49.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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29.2% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$43,817 |
| Median family income |
$95,972 |
| Median household income |
$86,250 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$63,958 |
| Female |
$52,900 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
6.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
955 |
1,016 |
| Employed |
904 |
983 |
| Unemployed |
51 |
33 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.3% |
3.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
116 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$1,382 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
346 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$862 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
905 |
462 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$727 |
$992 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
38 |
45 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$522 |
$624 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
942 |
507 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$718 |
$959 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Contoocook Valley Cooperative (Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple) |
SAU 1 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Region 14 Applied Technology Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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1 |
| Grade Levels |
P K 1-4 |
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P K 1-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
86 |
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52 |
| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 89 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Franklin Pierce University; Keene State; New England |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Legacy by Gersh |
School for Autistic Student |
200 |
2021 |
| American Steel |
Steel erection, fabrication |
50+ |
1981 |
| Delays Harvester Market |
Convenience store |
15 |
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| Greenfield State Park |
NH State Park |
30 |
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| Brantwood Camp |
Summer camp |
50 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
31, 136 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-89, Exit 5 |
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Distance |
29 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Hawthorne-Feather, Antrim | Runway | 3,260 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
28 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
28 miles |
| Portland, ME |
124 miles |
| Boston, MA |
71 miles |
| New York City, NY |
239 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
253 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
83.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
3.9% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
1.4% |
| Other Means |
1.4% |
| Worked at home |
9.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
81.2% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
14.2% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.5% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak, Crotched Mountain |
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Other: Two (2) Town Beaches; Greenfield State Park; Hiking |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 5/16/22
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
