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Community Contact |
Town of Hampton Falls
Lori Ruest, Town Administrator
1 Drinkwater Road
Hampton Falls, NH
03844
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| Telephone |
(603) 926-4618 |
| Fax |
(603) 926-1848 |
| E-mail |
townadministrator@hamptonfalls.org |
| Web Site |
www.hamptonfalls.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 3 pm; Building Inspector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 12 noon
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury Town, MA-NH NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Seacoast |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Coastal Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District District 3 |
| State Senate |
District District 24 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 19, 36 |
| Incorporated: 1726 |
| Origin: First established as a parish of Hampton, this town received its grant as an independent town in 1726 following a petition to the legislature. Located on the Taylor River, Hampton Falls provided water power for Weare's mills. Meshech Weare, a descendant of the mill owners, was New Hampshire's first president, later called governor, in 1776. Hampton Falls was the birthplace of Ralph Adams Cram, a well-known architect, who designed the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York and chapels at West Point and Exeter Academy. |
| Villages and Place Names: Nason Corners, Sanborn Corners, Town Hall Corner, Fogg's Corner; Brimstone Hill (The Common) |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 541 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Hampton Falls totaled 1,038 over 41 years, from 1,372 in 1980 to 2,410 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 29 percent increase between 1990 and 2000. The 2021 Census estimate for Hampton Falls was 2,410 residents, which ranked 129th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 175.1 persons per square mile of land area. Hampton Falls contains 12.4 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Town Meeting/SB 2 |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$3,343,022 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2022-2023 |
$6,998,260 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1953/20 |
| Master Plan |
2019 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Checklist; Moderator; Town Clerk/Tax Collector |
| Appointed: | Zoning; Conservation; Highway Safety; Recreation; Treasurer |
| Public Library |
Hampton Falls Free |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time officers & Sheriff's Dept |
| Fire Department |
Full-time Chief & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Part-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
6 miles |
99 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Unitil |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Municipal |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications; Comcast |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$21.12 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
75.8 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$15.84 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 88.4% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 10.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.5% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
872 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
774 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
75 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
7 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
16 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
2,410 |
316,947 |
| 2020 |
2,403 |
314,430 |
| 2010 |
2,236 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
1,890 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
1,467 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
1,372 |
190,345 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 8,079 |
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Female: 7,859 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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379 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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2,257 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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2,703 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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3,864 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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3,025 |
| Age 65 and over |
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3,710 |
| Median Age |
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50.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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97.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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55.6% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$53,154 |
| Median family income |
$100,194 |
| Median household income |
$81,519 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$79,750 |
| Female |
$67,333 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
2.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,345 |
1,468 |
| Employed |
1,283 |
1,418 |
| Unemployed |
62 |
50 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
3.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
62 |
64 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$720 |
$1,023 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
345 |
337 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$512 |
$1,178 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
407 |
401 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$544 |
$1,153 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
90 |
98 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$799 |
$950 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
497 |
499 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$590 |
$1,113 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Hampton Falls operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of Winnacunnet Cooperative (Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook) |
SAU 21 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Seacoast School of Technology |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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1 |
| Grade Levels |
K 1-8 |
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6-8 |
| Total Enrollment |
189 |
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92 |
| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 166 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Applecrest Orchards |
Apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries |
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1920 |
| Hampton Falls Motor Inn |
Motel |
10 |
1985 |
| Agway |
Farm, garden supplies |
11 |
1974 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
1 |
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State Routes |
84, 88 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-95, Exit 1 |
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Distance |
3 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Hampton Airfield | Runway | 2,100 ft. turf |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
42 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
39 miles |
| Portland, ME |
66 miles |
| Boston, MA |
44 miles |
| New York City, NY |
255 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
294 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
2.4% |
| Public transportation |
1.9% |
| Walked |
1.0% |
| Other Means |
5.0% |
| Worked at home |
10.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
73.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
5.2% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
21.4% |
| 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): McIntyre |
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Other: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 5/7/22
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.
