Newfields Board of Selectmen David Dwyer PO Box 300, Main Street Newfields, NH 03856
Telephone:
(603)772-5070
Fax:
(603) 772-9004
E-mail:
townnewf@surfglobal.com
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, plus Tuesday evenings, 6 pm - 8 pm
County:
Rockingham
Labor Market Area:
Portsmouth-Rochester
Planning Commission:
Rockingham
Tourism Region:
Seacoast
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, population in Newfields grew by 74.7 percent, the second highest percent increase among the cities and towns. There were 663 new residents, for a total of 1,551. The median age is 36.5, with 31.1 percent of the population under the age of 18, the tenth highest percent among the cities and towns, and 7.5 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 516, with an average size of 3.0 persons. Of those, 432 are family households, with an average size of 3.2 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 532 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:223.2 persons per square mile of land area. Newfields contains 7.1 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Sitting on the west bank of the Squamscott River, this town was part of Exeter until 1727, when it was part of Newmarket. It was called Newfield Village as early as 1681, then South Newmarket, a parish of that town. In 1880, a resident of the town, Dr. John M. Brodhead, presented his own library and $10,000 to the town on the condition that it be renamed Newfields. The town was so incorporated in 1895.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8:30-2:30 pm; T 6pm-8pm
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$742,000
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1952/00
Master Plan
1995
Capitol Improvement Plan
No
Public Library
Newfields Public
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating
5/9
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Distance:5 miles
Staffed Beds:78
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$27.38
2002 Equalization Ratio
58.6
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$16.00
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
86.9%
Commercial
12.5%
Other
0.6%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
Eatern Propane
Water Supplier
Newfields Water Dept.
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup
Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Yes
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
548
2001 Single-Family Units
493
Building Permits Issued
8
2001 Multi-Family Units
44
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
11
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$196,500
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$656
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
1,584
283,808
2000
1,551
283,808
1990
888
245,845
1980
817
245,845
1970
843
138,951
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
764
Female
787
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
146
Age 5 to 19
370
Age 20 to 34
194
Age 35 to 54
613
Age 55 to 64
112
Age 65 and over
116
Median Age
36.5
Total Households
516
Ave. Size
3.0 persons
Total Families
432
Ave. Size
3.2 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$28,687
Median 4-person family income
$75,078
Median household income
$71,375
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$50,417
Female
$31,607
Families below the poverty level
2.5%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
85, 87, 108
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 2
Distance
13 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Pease
Runway
11,321 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
15 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
31 miles
Portland, ME
69 miles
Boston, MA
55 miles
New York City, NY
263 miles
Montreal, Quebec
287 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K-5
Total Enrollment
179
If no schools, district students attend:Cooperative Middle; Exeter High School
Distance:4 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Seacoast School of Technology
Region:18
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:5
Total Capacity:142
Nearest Community/Technical College:Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:White Pines; University of NH
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Hutchinson Sealing
Automotive products
300
1950
COED Sportswear
Clothing manufacturer, distributor
20
1995
Great Bay Campground & Gas Station
Convenience store, camping
16
1980
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
488
770
Employed
461
746
Unemployed
27
24
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
3.1%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
87.2%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.6%
Public transportation
0.2%
Walked
0.6%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
4.9%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Service Providing
Average Employment
n
n
Average Weekly Wage
n
n
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
875
784
Average Weekly Wage
$618
$666
Government
Average Employment
34
34
Average Weekly Wage
$380
$373
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
909
818
Average Weekly Wage
$610
$654
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
Other: Softball
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