Hancock, NH

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 475/sq mi density
$57,159 Median Income $56,667 per capita
$388,000 Home Value $520,098 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,464 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$388,000 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,159
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $388,000
38% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 61/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.5%
121% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population171
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,159
Per Capita$56,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,133M
Commute17 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$388,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$520,098

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,464/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary305/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Is Hancock a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Hancock has a population of 171 with a density of 475 people per square mile. The median age is 65.7 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

171
Total Population
475
People / sq mi
65.7yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hancock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hancock is $57,159, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Hancock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,159
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,667
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
IRS Avg AGI$101,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,730
County GDP$38,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants943
Healthcare1,165
Retail1,509
Manufacturing506

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hancock is $388,000, 38% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $520,098.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$388,000
38% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$520,098

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Rate2.46%
In Hancock, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hancock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Hancock has a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,464 per 100,000 (25% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hancock vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent61.0/100K
84% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault61.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,464.3/100K
25% below US avg
Burglary305.1/100K
Theft854.2/100K
Vehicle Theft305.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hancock has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall75.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates42.9746°N, 71.9801°W
County FIPS33011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.5%
121% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.29
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density475/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Restaurants943
Retail Stores1,509

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Work from Home11.8%

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