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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 67.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0227°N, 71.5982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Merrimack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in |
Goffstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.4").