Goffstown is a scenic town lodged at the base of
the Uncanoonuc Mountains and is enjoying a period of growth and
development. Goffstown has been aggressively promoting itself as a good
place to live and do business. It has easy access to I-93 and Route 3,
and close proximity to the Manchester Airport. Goffstown is home to
Saint Anselm College, a well-respected, private liberal arts college.
Like many other communities in the Manchester Region, Goffstown is in
the midst of expanding its school facilities. Recently the town approved
an $11 million renovation and expansion of its high school. Goffstown’s
beautiful Uncanoonuc Mountains, Piscataquog River and the recently
renovated waterfront at Glen Lake set the backdrop for any number of
outdoor adventures. For those who enjoy organized activities, the town’s
parks and recreation commission sponsors a wide range of programs for
children and adults.
Goffstown, NH
Incorporated:
1761
Community Contact:
Goffstown Economic
Development Council
16 Main Street, Town Office
Goffstown, NH 03045
Telephone:
(603)497-8991
Fax:
(603) 497-8993
E-mail:
planning@ci.goffstown.nh.us
Web Site:
www.ci.goffstown.nh.us
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday,
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday, 8:30 am - 12 noon, and Thursday,
8:30 am - 6 pm
County:
Hillsborough
Labor Market Area:
Manchester
Planning Commission:
Southern NH
Tourism Region:
Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census:
From 1990 to 2000, Goffstown’s population grew by
15.8 percent to 16,929, adding 2,308 residents. The median age is 35.4,
with 22.7 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 12.1 percent
age 65 and older. The total number of households is 5,641, with an
average size of 2.6 persons. Of those, 4,054 are family households, with
an average size of 3.1 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 5,798
total housing units.
Population density, 2002:
460.3 persons per square mile of land area.
Goffstown contains 37.1 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles
of inland water area.
Origin: This
town, as part of Massachusetts, went through the names Narragansett
Number 4, Piscataquog Village, and Shovestown before installation of the
New Hampshire provincial government. In 1748, the area was regranted to
new settlers, including Colonel John Goffe, for whom the town was
officially named. The town includes the village of Grasmere, named for
the English home of poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
MTF 8:30-4:30 pm, W 8:30-12,
Th 8:30-6 pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget 2003
$13,928,753
Planning Board
Elected
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1961/01
Master Plan
1997
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Goffstown Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Elliot or Catholic Medical
Center, Manchester
Distance:
10 miles
Staffed Beds:
233; 223
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$32.92
2002 Equalization Ratio
57.5
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$18.95
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
85.0%
Commercial
12.5%
Other
2.5%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Grasmere Water, Goffstown
Village Precinct, Manchester Water
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
5,902
2001 Single-Family Units
4,414
Building Permits Issued
46
2001 Multi-Family Units
1,221
Building Permits Issued
46
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
267
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$124,900
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$605
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
17,099
388,762
2000
16,929
388,762
1990
14,621
336,073
1980
11,315
336,073
1970
9,284
223,941
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
8,093
Female
8,836
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
895
Age 5 to 19
3,784
Age 20 to 34
3,669
Age 35 to 54
5,243
Age 55 to 64
1,295
Age 65 and over
2,043
Median Age
35.4
Total Households
5,641
Ave. Size
2.6 persons
Total Families
4,054
Ave. Size
3.1 persons
Educational Attainment,
population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
85.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$21,907
Median 4-person family income
$61,718
Median household income
$55,833
Median Earnings, full-time,
year-round workers
Male
$39,757
Female
$30,000
Families below the poverty level
2.6%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
13, 114
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-293, Exit 4
Distance
11 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
10 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
9 miles
Portland, ME
107 miles
Boston, MA
61 miles
New York City, NY
254 miles
Montreal, Quebec
262 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE
FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
2
1
1
2
Grade Levels
P-4
4-8
9-12
K-8
Total Enrollment
613
1,214
1,066
326
If no schools, district students
attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology
Center(s): Manchester School of
Technology
Region:
15
NH Licensed Child Care
Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:
18
Total Capacity:
620
Nearest
Community/Technical College: Manchester
Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser;
Southern NH University; Notre Dame; UNH-Manchester
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Saint Anselm College
Education
475
1889
Town of Goffstown
Municipal services
400
1761
Shaw's Supermarket
Supermarket
200
1974
Hannaford Brothers
Supermarket
200
1993
Cote Electric
Electrical
84
1977
Northeast Sheet Metal
Ductwork for HVAC
systems
60
1976
Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc.
Sheet metal fabrication
40
1976
Benchmark, Inc
Hermetic sealing systems
40
1990
Happy House Amusement
Arcade machines
35
1986
Jutras Signs
Signs
30
1972
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
8,442
9,470
Employed
7,994
9,147
Unemployed
448
323
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
3.4%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
81.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
8.5%
Public transportation
0.1%
Walked
4.8%
Other Means
1.3%
Worked at home
3.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work
26.1 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
591
603
Average Weekly Wage
$829
$782
Service Providing
Average Employment
1,830
1,843
Average Weekly Wage
$482
$463
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
2,421
2,446
Average Weekly Wage
$567
$542
Government
Average Employment
580
665
Average Weekly Wage
$639
$665
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
3,000
3,111
Average Weekly Wage
$581
$568
n = indicates that the data does
not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
X
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
X
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
X
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
X
Cinemas
X
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
X
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
X
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s):
Pat's Peak
Other:
Outdoor ice skating rink
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Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights
Reserved. Updated 06/06/03
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