Weare is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 9,197 people and two associated neighborhoods, Weare is the 33rd largest community in New Hampshire.
Also of interest is that Weare has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Weare telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.78% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Weare is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Weare’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Weare, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.75 minutes every day commuting to work.
Being a small town, Weare does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
Weare is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.06% of adults in Weare have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Weare in 2022 was $54,383, which is upper middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $217,532 for a family of four.
The people who call Weare home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Weare residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Weare include Irish, English, French, Italian, and German.
The most common language spoken in Weare is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.