At a Glance
Median Income
$131,518
$87,857 per capita
Home Value
$399,400
Zillow: $479,826
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
8.8% smoking rate
How Contoocook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Contoocook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Contoocook a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Contoocook residents earn a median household income of $131,518 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,857. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,546 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Contoocook is $399,400 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,826. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
60.1% of adults in Contoocook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Contoocook has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,370
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,518
Per Capita$87,857
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,400
Rent$1,075
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$479,826
Housing Units629
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation381 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+35.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Contoocook was built in 1938.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.