New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area
Hancock is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 171. Residents earn $57,159 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hancock receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hancock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hancock is $57,159, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hancock is $388,000, 38% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Hancock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,464 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
Hancock is a highly educated community — 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hancock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 75.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,159 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,951 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,730 |
| County GDP | $38,133M |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Healthcare | 1,165 |
| Retail | 1,509 |
| Manufacturing | 506 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $388,000 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $520,098 |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,909/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Total Violent | 61.0/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 61.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,464.3/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 305.1/100K |
| Theft | 854.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 305.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9746°N, 71.9801°W |
| County FIPS | 33011 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.5% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Retail Stores | 1,509 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |