General Information

Economic Development welcomes you to Goffstown. Our economic development goal is to improve the quality of life for Goffstown's taxpayers by expanding the non-residential tax base. We seek to achieve our goal by preserving and strengthening existing jobs and businesses, as well as seeking and welcoming new businesses to Goffstown, while maintaining Goffstown's unique character and quality of life.

Economic Labor Market Information

Population: 17,651 (U.S. Census 2010)

Population Projections (NHOEP Estimate)

2015 – 19,480
2020 – 20,260
2025 – 21,030
2030 – 21,800

Median Household Income: $75,868 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey)

Per Capita Income: $27,748 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey)

November 2012 Total Manchester Area Employment: 107,145 (NHES)

November 2012 Goffstown Unemployment Rate: 4.6% (NHES)

More Economic Labor Market Info from Employment Security

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over:
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey)

High School graduate or higher: 89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.4%

2012 Tax Rate: $25.18/$1,000

2011 Equalization Ratio: 99.7%

2012 (Jan-Aug) Median Cost of All Housing: $194,000 (NHHFA)

2012 (Jan-Aug) Median Cost of All Housing for Hillsborough County: $206,000 (NHHFA)

2012 Median Rent of All Units: $1,068 (NHHFA)

Form of Government

Five Member Board of Selectmen
Annual March Town Meeting

Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive (RSA 79-E)

On March 8, 2011, the Goffstown voters passed article 11: the Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive, (RSA 79-E). This incentive encourages the redevelopment of properties within Pinardville and the Village, providing significant tax relief on improvements made to existing buildings or selected properties in these areas.

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The Town of Goffstown, New Hampshire Official Site

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