Town of Brentwood 1 Dalton Road Brentwood, NH 03833
Telephone
(603) 642-6400
Web Site
http://brentwood.town-center.org
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Seacoast
Planning Commission
Rockingham
Regional Development
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 17
State Representative
District 80
Incorporated: 1742
Origin: Originally known as Brentwood Parish, a parish of Exeter. This and several other towns were separated from their parent communities due to overpopulation. The name was taken from Brentwood, England, a suburb of London containing the king's forest, the burning of which gave it the name Burnt Wood.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 976 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Brentwood has grown above the statewide average rate over fifty years. The population grew by at least twenty percent over each decade— ranging from a 23 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 37 percent increase between both 1970-1980 and 1980-1990. Brentwood's 1950 population of 819 residents grew to 3,197 by 2000, a total increase of 2,378 residents. The 2003 Census estimate for Brentwood was 3,526 residents, which ranked 100th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 198.5 persons per square mile of land area. Brentwood contains 17.0 square miles of land area and 0 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: Brentwood Corners, Marshall Corner
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government
Town Meeting
2004 Annual Budget
$2,369,697
Zoning Ordinance
1952/04
Master Plan
2000
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Regional Planning Comm.
Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Cemetery Trustees; Library Trustees
Appointed:
Zoning Board; Conservation Commission
Public Library
Mary E. Bartlett Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full & part-time
Fire Department
Full-time & On Call
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s):
Exeter Hospital, Exeter
Distance: 5 miles
Staffed Beds:88
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; Exeter & Hampton; NH Electric
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
Mandatory Recycling Program
Voluntary
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$20.60
2003 Equalization Ratio
90.2
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$18.53
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
84.9%
Commercial Land and Buildings
14.2%
Other Property including Utilities
1.0%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
1,069
2002 Single-Family Units
964
Building Permits Issued
65
2002 Multi-Family Units
50
Building Permits Issued
24
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
55
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
3,526
290,102
2000
3,197
277,359
1990
2,590
245,845
1980
2,004
190,345
1970
1,468
138,951
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,614
Female
1,583
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
215
Age 5 to 19
657
Age 20 to 34
472
Age 35 to 54
1,138
Age 55 to 64
241
Age 65 and over
474
Median Age
38.9 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$22,027
Median 4-person family income
$71,875
Median household income
$68,971
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$46,081
Female
$33,359
Families below the poverty level
3.3%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
1,451
1,709
Employed
1,375
1,644
Unemployed
76
65
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
3.8%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
111
161
Average Weekly Wage
$557
$781
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
254
570
Average Weekly Wage
$397
$806
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
365
732
Average Weekly Wage
$446
$801
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
61
780
Average Weekly Wage
$260
$612
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
426
1,511
Average Weekly Wage
$419
$703
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Brentwood operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are part of Exeter Region Cooperative
District: SAU 16
Career Technology Center(s):
Seacoast School of Technology
Region: 18
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
Grade Levels
K 1-5
K-12
Total Enrollment
312
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:4
Total Capacity:103
Nearest Community/Technical College: Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; McIntosh
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
NEI
Asphalt commercial roofing
50
Difeo Oil Co., Inc.
Fuel oil, propane
43
1998
Northern Springs, Inc.
Spring water
16
1999
Bayside Distribution ORS
Beer distributor
65
Advanced Custom Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets
19
1971
Stratham Tire
Tire warehouse & headquarters
16
2001
Brentwood Machine
Tool sales
14
Highland Hardwood
Specialty lumber
28
United Machine
Machine shop
39
1979
Rockingham County Home & Jail
Nursing home & correctional facility
690
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
101, 111A, 125
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 51
Distance
8 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Manchester
Runway
9,250 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
31 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
25 miles
Portland, ME
77 miles
Boston, MA
50 miles
New York City, NY
249 miles
Montreal, Quebec
281 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
84.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.2%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
1.9%
Other Means
0.4%
Worked at home
6.5%
Mean Travel Time to Work
27.4 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
17%
Commuting to another NH community
63%
Commuting out-of-state
20%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other:
Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/21/04
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.
