At a Glance
Median Income
$133,657
$56,602 per capita
Home Value
$385,000
Zillow: $484,353
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr
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)
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 0.4% (89% 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 $484,353. 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 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 628/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,657
Per Capita$56,602
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$385,000
Rent$1,222
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$484,353
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property628/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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