Town of Hampton Falls 1 Drinkwater Road Hampton Falls, NH 03844
Telephone
(603) 926-7101
Web Site
not available
County
Rockingham
Tourism Region
Seacoast
Planning Commission
Rockingham
Regional Development
Seacoast Business Alliance Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 24
State Representative
District 84
Incorporated: 1723
Origin: First established as Hampton's Third Parish, this town received its grant as an independent town in 1726. Located on the Taylor River, Hampton Falls provided water power for Weare's mills. Meschech 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.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 541 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Population in Hampton Falls tripled over the last fifty years, growing above the statewide average rate in three of the five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a nine percent increase between 1970-1980 to a 42 percent increase between 1960-1970. Population in Hampton Falls grew by a total of 1,251 residents, going from 629 in 1950 to 1,880 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Hampton Falls was 1,987 residents, which ranked 137th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 155.1 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.
Villages and Place Names Nason Corners, Sanborn Corners, Town Hall Corner, Fogg's Corner
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government
Town Meeting
2004 Annual Budget
$1,781,400
Zoning Ordinance
1953/04
Master Plan
1995
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Library Trustees
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income
$35,060
Median 4-person family income
$86,229
Median household income
$76,348
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$60,250
Female
$36,750
Families below the poverty level
2.2%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
857
1,078
Employed
805
1,031
Unemployed
52
47
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
4.4%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
110
119
Average Weekly Wage
$270
$649
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
332
380
Average Weekly Wage
$399
$659
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
442
499
Average Weekly Wage
$367
$656
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
71
87
Average Weekly Wage
$391
$597
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
513
586
Average Weekly Wage
$371
$648
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EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Hampton Falls operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of Winnacunnet Cooperative (Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook)
District: SAU 21
Career Technology Center(s):
Seacoast School of Technology
Region: 18
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K 1-8
Total Enrollment
259
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:3
Total Capacity:177
Nearest Community/Technical College: Stratham
Nearest Colleges or Universities:University of NH; McIntosh
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Applecrest Orchards
Apples
40
1920
Hampton Falls Motor Inn
Motel
13
1985
Agway
Farm, garden supplies
11
1974
Joseph's Restaurant
Restaurant
1985
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
1
State Routes
84, 88
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-95, Exit 1
Distance
5 miles
Railroad
Boston & Maine
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Haverhill, MA
Runway
2,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Pease
Distance
12 miles
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
35 miles
Portland, ME
67 miles
Boston, MA
44 miles
New York City, NY
252 miles
Montreal, Quebec
294 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
83.4%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
4.9%
Public transportation
0.9%
Walked
0.9%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
9.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
30.2 minutes
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
19%
Commuting to another NH community
51%
Commuting out-of-state
30%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
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)
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other:
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