Goffstown, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County
Goffstown, NH
At a Glance
How Goffstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goffstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Goffstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Goffstown residents earn a median household income of $133,657 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,602. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Goffstown is $385,000 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,311. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 30.1% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Goffstown reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 475/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Goffstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goffstown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.