Economic Development PDF Print E-mail

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.

Quarterly Newsletter

The Goffstown Economic Development Council publishes a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter includes information about Economic Development projects in town, news from the Main Street Program, and important programs and resources to help business thrive in Goffstown. Click on one of the links below to read past issues and sign-up online for future issues.

Archived Newsletter

Fall 2011
       
      Economic Labor Market Information PDF Print E-mail

      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)

      December 2011 Total Manchester Area Employment: 102,624 (NHES)

      December 2011 Goffstown Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (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%

      2010 Tax Rate: $22.91/$1,000

      2010 Equalization Ratio: 103.4%

      2011 (Jan-Aug) Median Cost of All Housing: $200,000 (NHHFA)

      2011 (Jan-Aug) Median Cost of All Housing for Hillsborough County: $212,900 (NHHFA)

      2011 Median Rent of All Units: $1,048 (NHHFA)

      Form of Government
      • Five Member Board of Selectmen
      • Annual March Town Meeting
       
      Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive (RSA 79-E) PDF Print E-mail

      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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      Staff Directory PDF Print E-mail

      Derek Horne, Economic Development Coordinator (603) 497-8990, EXT 119

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