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Washington New Hampshire Community Profile
Washington, NH
Community Contact Town of Washington
Guy L. Eaton, Selectman
7 Halfmoon Pond Road
Washington, NH 03280

Telephone (603) 495-3661
Fax (603) 495-3299
E-mail selectmen@washingtonnh.org
Web Site www.washingtonnh.org

Municipal Office Hours Selectmen: Thursday, 9 am 12 noon and 2 pm - 4 pm, Selectmen meet Thursday, 7 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Thursday, 3 pm - 9 pm, Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and the last Saturday each month, 9 am - 1 pm

County Sullivan
Labor Market Area Hillsborough 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 2
State Senate
District 8
State Representative
Sullivan County District 2
Incorporated: 1776

Origin: First granted in 1735, the town was one of the fort towns designated to protect the colonies from Indian attack, named Monadnock Number 8. In December 1776, the newly established American revolutionary government incorporated the town as Washington, in honor of General George Washington. It was the first town in the United States to bear the name.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 545 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Washington's population, although small in number, grew above the statewide average rate for the last four decades. After decreasing by four percent between 1950-1960, growth reached a high of 66 percent between 1970-1980. Washington's population increased by a total of 727 residents between the 1950 Census count of 168 and the 2000 count of 895 residents. The 2004 Census estimate for Washington was 1,010 residents, which ranked 184th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 22.2 persons per square mile of land area. Washington contains 45.5 square miles of land area and 2.2 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: East Washington, Washington Center

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 $1,460,873
Budget: School Appropriations not available
Zoning Ordinance 1974/04
Master Plan 1992
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees; Town Treasurer; Assessors; Moderator; Fire Chief; Road Agent; Town Clerk; Tax Collector
Appointed:
Conservation Commission; Parks & Recreation Commission; Board of Adjustment; Police Chief; Health Officer; Forestry Committee

Public Library Shedd Free

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

Nearest Hospital(s):
Valley Regional, Claremont
Distance: 22 miles Staffed Beds: 28

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

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

Telephone Company Verizon; Granite State
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access No
Public Access Television Station No
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
Yes
Residential
unknown

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $35.70
2004 Equalization Ratio 45.9
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $16.36

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
97.9%
Commercial Land and Buildings
0.7%
Other Property including Utilities
1.4%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 985
   
2003 Single-Family Units 916
Building Permits Issued
25
2003 Multi-Family Units 24
Building Permits Issued
0
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 45
     
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 1,010 42,469
2000 907 40,560
1990 629 38,652
1980 411 36,063
1970 248 30,949

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
458
Female
437

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
44
Age 5 to 19
167
Age 20 to 34
108
Age 35 to 54
276
Age 55 to 64
140
Age 65 and over
160
Median Age
45 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $20,540
Median 4-person family income $50,000
Median household income $43,125

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$34,688
Female
$26,333

Families below the poverty level 3.1%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
346 459
Employed
336 441
Unemployed
10 18
Unemployment Rate
2.9% 3.9%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
18 33
Average Weekly Wage
$246 $336
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
6 12
Average Weekly Wage
$522 $631
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
24 45
Average Weekly Wage
$312 $417
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
13 35
Average Weekly Wage
$238 $379
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
37 80
Average Weekly Wage
$285 $400
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Washington operates grades K-5; grades 6-12 are tuitioned to Hillsborough-Deering Cooperative (Deering, Hillsborough) District: SAU 34
Career Technology Center(s): Concord High School; Pembroke Academy Region: 11

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
K 1-5
Total Enrollment
66
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 0 Total Capacity: 0
Nearest Community/Technical College: Claremont
Nearest Colleges or Universities: New England; Keene State; Colby-Sawyer; Antioch New England

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Eccardt Farm Dairy 8
Washington Highway Department Road maintenance 5
Washington General Store Convenience store 3

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 31
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-89, Exit 5
         Distance 23 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Claremont
Runway
    3,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
50 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
39 miles
Portland, ME
141 miles
Boston, MA
99 miles
New York City, NY
249 miles
Montreal, Quebec
228 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
75.8%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
12.6%
Public transportation
0.0%
Walked
2.5%
Other Means
1.0%
Worked at home
8.1%
Mean Travel Time to Work 36.6 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
20%
Commuting to another NH community
72%
Commuting out-of-state
8%
     
RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
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
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
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: Highland Lake; Pillsbury State Park


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 9 New Listings for Homes | Condos | Multi Family | Land for sale in Washington .
Washington NH  Home $209,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Lake Ashuelot Beds: 3 Baths 2
-COMFORTABLE YEAR-ROUND LAKE LIVING. LOW MAINTENANCE, PRISTINE CONDITION, NEW SPLIT LEVEL DESIGN, SS APPLIANCES, AND HARDWOOD FLOORS RECESSED LIGHTING AND SO MUCH MORE. UPPER DECK AND LOWER TERRACE TO ENTERTAIN OR JUST TO RELAX IN YOUR PRIVATE WOODED AREA. ALL FURNISHINGS TO BE INCLUDED WITH 52" TV!!!
Washington NH  Home $199,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Highland Lake Beds: 2 Baths 2
BEAUTIFUL "TO BE BUILT" CUSTOM CAPE WITH DEEDED BEACH RIGHTS TO HIGHLAND LAKE. TWO BEDROOM SEPTIC DESIGN BY MERIDIAN LAND SERVICES. PRICE INCLUDES HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR. SIT DOWN WITH BUILDER AND ADD YOUR PERSONAL TOUCHES. DON'T HESITATE, GET THE JUMP ON SPRING AND BEGIN ENJOYING THE LAKE THIS SUMMER.
Washington NH  Home $139,900   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Highland Lake Beds: 2 Baths 2
AMAZINGLY RENOVATED AND READY FOR YOUR VACATION DREAMS. HARDWOOD FLOORS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW FURNACE, ROOF, WINDOWS, LARGE DECKS AND CLOSE TO BEACH. NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN. 450 ACRES OF ASSOCIATION LAND FOR SNOWMOBILING AND ATVING. THIS IS A YEAR ROUND RECREATION AREA BUT CLOSE TO HILLSBOROUGH, KEENE AND CONCORD FOR EASY COMMUTE.
Washington NH  Home $134,900   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Highland Lake Beds: 2 Baths 1
WITH A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH AND BOAT LAUNCH OF HIGHLAND LAKE (700 ACRE) IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND THIS WELL KEPT, 2 BEDROOM HOME, WITH MUDROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, WOODSTOVE, PELLET STOVE, SCREENED PORCH, OUTBUILDING, LANDSCAPED. COME AND ENJOY THE YEAR ROUND FUN OF BOATING, FISHING, SWIMMING AND SNOWMOBILING. WITH WILDLIFE AT YOUR FRONT DOOR.
Washington NH  Home $130,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Lake Ashuelot Beds: 3 Baths 2
SUMMER IS COMING-THIS HOME OFFERS EASY ACCESS TO THE MANY ASSC AMENITIES-LAKEFRONTAGE, TENNIS, BASKETBALL COURT-BUT WHY WAIT? THERE'S PLENTY OF TRAILS FOR SNOWMOBILING AND OTHER WINTER ACTIVITIES AS WELL. NEWER KITCHEN, HEARTH WITH WOODSTOVE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. NOT MUCH TO DO HERE TO MOVE IN AND ENJOY! AGENTS, PLEASE SEE REMARKS.
Washington NH  Home $40,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Beds: 1 Baths 1
VERY RUSTIC CAMP/HOME LOCATED IN A QUIET SETTING. PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED YEAR ROUND FOR ABOUT 15 YRS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS, COULD STILL USE A LITTLE TLC. YES, IT HAS AN INCINERATING TOILET INSIDE AND AN OUT HOUSE OUT SIDE.
Washington NH  Land $52,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale Acres 2.18
PREMIER LOCATION IN WASHINGTON. GENTLY SLOPING LOT WITH STONE WALLS. JUST A MINUTE FROM TOWN CENTER. HIGHLY-RATED WASHINGTON ELM. SCHOOL IS A ALSO MINUTES AWAY. THE TOWN BEACH ON MILLEN POND IS LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. AWAY WITH PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH. "OWNER WILL PAY ALL CURRENT USE TAX".NEAR PILLSBURY STATE PARK, HIKING & SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. CHECK OUT TOWN WEBSITE. WWW.WASHINGTONNH.ORG OWNER IS WELL KNOWN SITE CONTRACTOR. WOULD WORK OUT PRICE NEGOTIATION FOR SITE WORK CONTRACT.
Washington NH  Land $35,000   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Highland Lake Acres 2.00
NICE PLACE IN THE COUNTRY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THIS 2 ACRE LOT. WITH DEEDED RIGHTS TO HIGHLAND LAKE (700 ACRE LAKE) COME AND ENJOY ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, ALL SORTS OF BOATING, WATER SKIING, SWIMMING, FISHING. WILDLIFE GALORE!!! YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT.
Washington NH  Land $29,900   New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale with waterfront on Lake Ashuelot Acres 3.10
GREAT BUILDING LOT IN LAKE ASHUELOT COME AND BUILD YOUR SECOND OR PRIMARY HOME AND ENJOY ALL THE YEAR ROUND FUN THAT LAKE ASHUELOT HAS TO OFFER. INCLUDING A 400 ACRE LAKE TO ENJOY ALL KINDS OF ACTIVITIES SWIMMING, BOATING, WATER SKIING, FISHING, BASKETBALL COURTS, TENNIS COURTS, SHARED BEACH AREA, SNOWMOBILE TRAILS, CLUB HOUSE AND WILDLIFE.
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