Goffstown Planning & Economic Development Stephen B. Griffin, AICP, Coordinator 16 Main Street, Town Office Goffstown, NH 03045
Telephone
497-8991
Fax
(603) 497-8993
E-mail
sgriffin@ci.goffstown.nh.us
Web Site
www.ci.goffstown.nh.us
Municipal 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
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Southern NH
Regional Development
Capitol Region Economic Development Council
Election Districts
US Congress
District 1
Executive Council
District 5
State Senate
District 20
State Representative
District 48
Incorporated: 1761
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.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,275 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Goffstown's population has grown well above the statewide average rate over each of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 16 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 29 percent increase between 1980-1990. Over fifty years, Goffstown's population increased by a total of 11,291 residents, going from 5,638 in 1950 to 16,929 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Goffstown was 17,354 residents, which ranked 14th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 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.
Villages and Place Names: Grasmere, Pinardville, Goffstown Village
Grasmere Water, Goffstown Village Precinct, Manchester Water
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Mandatory
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
unknown
Residential
unknown
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$20.71
2003 Equalization Ratio
97.1
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$20.16
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
88.6%
Commercial Land and Buildings
9.4%
Other Property including Utilities
2.0%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
5,902
2002 Single-Family Units
4,414
Building Permits Issued
46
2002 Multi-Family Units
1,221
Building Permits Issued
46
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
267
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
17,354
394,663
2000
16,929
380,841
1990
14,621
336,073
1980
11,315
276,608
1970
9,284
223,941
Census 2000 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 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
85.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
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%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
8,703
9,950
Employed
8,331
9,590
Unemployed
372
360
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
3.6%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
460
620
Average Weekly Wage
$538
$800
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
1,505
1,881
Average Weekly Wage
$294
$471
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,965
2,500
Average Weekly Wage
$351
$553
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
415
632
Average Weekly Wage
$622
$681
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
2,380
3,132
Average Weekly Wage
$398
$579
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Goffstown operates grades 1-12
District: SAU 19
Career Technology Center(s):
Manchester School of Technology
Region: 15
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
2
1
1
Grade Levels
P 1-4
5-8
9-12
Total Enrollment
764
1,064
1,170
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:16
Total Capacity:632
Nearest Community/Technical College:Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities:St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; 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
Hillsborough County
County Services
70
Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc.
Sheet metal fabrication
40
1976
Benchmark, Inc
Hermetic sealing systems
40
1990
Happy House Amusement
Arcade machines
35
1986
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
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
9 miles
Portland, ME
107 miles
Boston, MA
61 miles
New York City, NY
254 miles
Montreal, Quebec
262 miles
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
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
22%
Commuting to another NH community
71%
Commuting out-of-state
7%
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
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak
Other: Outdoor ice skating rink
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