Goffstown, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,127 Population 986/sq mi density
$133,657 Median Income $56,602 per capita
$385,000 Home Value $497,311 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime/100K 475 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,657 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$385,000 home value, $1,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Goffstown, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,657
78% above
$56,602 per capita
Home Value
$385,000
37% above
Zillow: $497,311
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
5% above
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
87% below
475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
39% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
178%
Home Value
137%
Rent
105%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goffstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population3,127
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,657
Per Capita$56,602
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324

Housing

A+
Home Value$385,000
Rent$1,222
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$497,311
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property475/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,692/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation335 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Goffstown was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% 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.