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Sunapee New Hampshire

Sunapee New Hampshire Community Profile
Sunapee, NH
Community Contact Town of Sunapee
Donna Nashawaty, Town Manager
PO Box 717
Sunapee, NH 03782

Telephone (603) 763-2212
Fax (603) 763-4925
E-mail donna@town.sunapee.nh.us
Web Site http://town.sunapee.nh.us/

Municipal Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, and Wednesday, 8 am - 1 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday, 8 am - 1 pm, and the second and fourth Saturday each month except holiday weekends, 9 am - 12 noon

County Sullivan
Labor Market Area Newport NH LMA
Tourism Region Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee
Planning Commission Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee
Regional Development Western Region Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 1
State Senate
District 8
State Representative
Sullivan County District 3
Incorporated: 1781

Origin: Like many other towns, this one went through four name changes before its incorporation: Savile, Corey's Town, and then Wendell, for one of the Masonian proprietors, John Wendell. The name Sunapee was substituted for Wendell by the Legislature in 1850. The town, Lake Sunapee, and Mount Sunapee share the name which comes from the Algonquin Indian words "suna," meaning goose, and "apee," meaning lake. The Indians called the area Goose Lake because it was a favorite spot of wild geese. Sunapee includes the village of George's Mills.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 267 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Sunapee's population has grown steadily, though below average, except for a spike in growth between 1970-1980. Decennial growth rates ranged from a five percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 67 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Sunapee's population increased by a total of 1,947 residents, going from 1,108 in 1950 to 3,055 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Sunapee was 3,258 residents, which ranked 105th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 154.7 persons per square mile of land area. Sunapee contains 21.1 square miles of land area and 4.1 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: Burkehaven, Fernwood, Georges Mills, Granliden, Wendell

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen/Town Manager
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 $5,161,077
Budget: School Appropriations not available
Zoning Ordinance 1987/04
Master Plan 1998
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Zoning Board
Appointed:
Conservation Commission; Library Trustees

Public Library Abbott

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
New London Hospital, New London
Distance: 6 miles Staffed Beds: 17

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Municipal

Sanitation Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Mandatory

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
Limited
Residential
Limited

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $25.60
2004 Equalization Ratio 48.2
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $12.40

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
95.0%
Commercial Land and Buildings
3.6%
Other Property including Utilities
1.4%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 2,253
   
2003 Single-Family Units 1,813
Building Permits Issued
29
2003 Multi-Family Units 367
Building Permits Issued
2
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 73
     
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 3,258 42,469
2000 3,069 40,560
1990 2,613 38,652
1980 2,312 36,063
1970 1,384 30,949

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,544
Female
1,511

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
128
Age 5 to 19
642
Age 20 to 34
431
Age 35 to 54
996
Age 55 to 64
339
Age 65 and over
519
Median Age
41.7 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $29,184
Median 4-person family income $55,909
Median household income $49,353

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$40,720
Female
$27,237

Families below the poverty level 3.8%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
1,543 1,659
Employed
1,507 1,612
Unemployed
36 47
Unemployment Rate
2.3% 2.8%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
101 192
Average Weekly Wage
$409 $699
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
304 339
Average Weekly Wage
$291 $447
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
405 531
Average Weekly Wage
$320 $538
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
240 179
Average Weekly Wage
$335 $591
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
645 710
Average Weekly Wage
$326 $551
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Sunapee operates grades K-12 District: SAU 43
Career Technology Center(s): Sugar River Valley Technical Center, Newport or Claremont Region: 10

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
1
1
Grade Levels
K 1-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
214
136
199
n/a

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 2 Total Capacity: 29
Nearest Community/Technical College: Claremont
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Sunapee School District Education 78 FT
Micro-Precision, Inc. Machining 40 1961
Town of Sunapee Municipal services 31 FT/20 PT + summer 1781
Bonin Machine Shop Machine tools 5 1994
Lake Sunapee Bank Banking 4 1890+
Sugar River Bank Banking 4 1890+

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 11, 103B
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-89, Exit 12,12A
         Distance 5 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Newport
Runway
    3,450 feet
Lighted?
No
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
25 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
55 miles
Portland, ME
146 miles
Boston, MA
104 miles
New York City, NY
263 miles
Montreal, Quebec
214 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
84.9%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.6%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
1.4%
Other Means
0.7%
Worked at home
6.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work 24.4 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
21%
Commuting to another NH community
72%
Commuting out-of-state
6%
     
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists Attractions
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
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Sunapee
   
Other: Lake Sunapee Cruises; Sunapee State Beach


Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05

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.
There are 10 New Listings for Homes | Condos | Multi Family | Land for sale in Sunapee .
Sunapee NH  Home $549,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Mountain View Lake Beds: 3 Baths 2
YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT MT. SUNAPEE SKI SLOPES EACH MORNING, AND WILL HAVE LESS THAN A FIVE-MINUTE TRIP BACK HOME TO YOUR MT. VIEW LAKE HOME AFTER A FUN FILLED DAY. OR IF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IS A PASSION THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS AS THERE IS THE 2.3 MILES OF SHORE LINE, AND THE WONDERFUL 300 ACRE LAND PRESERVE JUST MOMENTS FROM YOUR BACK DOOR. THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE GENTLE SUNNY SHORE, OR THE EASY ENTRY HOME. RELAXATION TIME CAN BE SPENT WITH YOUR FEET IN THE SAND, RESTING UNDER THE SHADE TREE, TAKING IN THE SUN ON THE DECK OR THE LARGE DOCK, KAYAKING THE SHORE, FISHING WITH YOUR FAVORITE PERSON, OR NESTLED BY THE FIRE. A WELL CARED FOR PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN LOVED AND TREASURED BY THE SAME FAMILY FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. COME VISIT TODAY, AND TAKE A JUMP IN THE LAKE THIS SUMMER.
Sunapee NH  Home $339,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 4 Baths 3
HELLO,,,THIS IS THE ONE!!! OWNER PRIDE THRU-OUT- EVERY ROOM YOU STEP IN WILL IMPRESS YOU. WHEN YOU FIRST STEP INTO THIS SHOWCASE YOU'LL SEE A BRAND NEW KITCHEN THAT WILL FIT THE BIGGEST OF FAMILIES WITH A COMPUTER NOOK. THEN AS YOU WALK ACROSS THE OAK FLOORS YOU WILL COME TO THE MONSTER LIVINGROOM WITH A WOODSTOVE THAT WILL KEEP YOU NICE AND WARM. MOVING UPSTAIRS TO A MASTER BEDROOM FIT FOR A KING AND QUEEN AND THREE OTHER BEDROOMS AND A DEN. IF YOU HEAD BACK DOWN YOU WILL FIND A FAMILYROOM WITH A KITCHENETTE AND THIRD BATH. YES THERE IS MORE, SCREENED-IN-PORCH, A BIG DECK, AND A BIG SHED. THIS HOME WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!
Sunapee NH  Home $285,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 3 Baths 2
ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOU AND THE TOYS! SUNFILLED AND CHEERFUL HOME WITH A GREAT FLOORPLAN. UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS, FRESHLY PAINTED, MOVE IN READY. A TRANQUIL SETTING W/ LOTS OF PRIVACY INSIDE AND OUT. A SPACIOUS OPEN DINING AND LIVING ROOM OFFER A SPECTACULAR FAMILY ATMOSPHERE..A WALK-OUT FINISHED LOWER LEVEL FOR EXERCISE ROOM OR SEPARATE LIVING SPACE ALLOWS FOR A PLAY ROOM, GAME ROOM OR EXTRA SPACE. A MUST SEE LAUNDRY ROOM, AND LOTS OF STORAGE. A DOUBLE GARAGE OFFERS A WORK SHOP ABOVE W AN ADDITIONAL GARAGE FOR YOUR TOYS! PLENTY OF PAVED PARKING, BEAUTIFUL DECK, AND MATURE LANDSCAPING AWAITS YOU!
Sunapee NH  Home $282,100   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 4 Baths 3
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME TO BE BUILT. ALL PICTURES ARE OF EXISTING HOMES BUILT BY SAME BUILDER. OTHER HOUSE PLANS AND LOTS ARE AVAILABLE. NO CONSTRUCTION LOAN NEEDED.
Sunapee NH  Home $229,500   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 3 Baths 2
APPEALING RANCH STYLE WITH FULL BASEMENT FOR STORAGE OR TO FINISH LATER, LOCATION IDEAL FOR ACCESS TO SKIING, BOATING OR SWIMMING.
Sunapee NH  Home $229,500   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 3 Baths 2
APPEALING RANCH STYLE WITH FULL BASEMENT FOR STORAGE OR TO FINISH LATER, LOCATION IDEAL FOR ACCESS TO SKIING, BOATING OR SWIMMING.
Sunapee NH  Condo $239,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Lake Sunapee Beds: 2 Baths 1
IMPECCABLE HOME W/GLEAMING OAK FLRS,NICE KIT W/LOTS OF CABINETS,BATH W/JET TUB & LAKE VIEWS FROM EA. ROOM & FROM COVERED PORCH.2 MIN WALK TO YOUR LAKE ACCESS FOR SWIMMING,BOATING OR TO THE HARBOR W/ALL IT OFFERS.DINING,TOUR BOAT,CONCERTS,&FIREWORKS.RARE OPPORTUNITY TO GET AWESOME L.SUNAPEE @ A GREAT PRICE.CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT.OWNER MAY FINANCE
Sunapee NH  Land $1,200,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Lake Sunapee Acres 0.80
UNIQUE LAKE FRONT LOT - 100' OF FRONTAGE ON GARDINER BAY AND LOCATED ON PRESTIGIOUS GARNET HILL RD.
Sunapee NH  Land $329,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Acres 1.15
SUPERB VIEWS OF SUNAPEE HARBOR & BEYOND!!GRASSY LOT W/200 AMP POWER ON SITE & DRIVEWAY IN PLACE. ZONED FOR POSSIBLE SUBDIV. OR 5 UNIT CONDO PROJECT.OVERLOOK FANTASTIC SUNAPEE HARBOR ACTION W/OUT THE CONGESTION! 2 MINUTE WALK TO RESTAURANTS,BOAT LAUNCH,BAND STAND OR TOUR BOAT. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN SUCH A VERSATILE INVESTMENT.OWNER MAY FINANCE
Sunapee NH  Land $129,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Acres 1.50
LOT 1 IN SUNAPEE VIEW ESTATES. ENJOY THE WONDERFUL VIEWS OF MT. SUNAPEE FROM THIS BUILDING LOT. GREAT LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!
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