At a Glance
Median Income
$57,159
$56,667 per capita
Home Value
$388,000
Zillow: $554,045
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
8.6% smoking rate
How Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hancock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hancock a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hancock residents earn a median household income of $57,159 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,667. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hancock is $388,000 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,045. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
74.5% of adults in Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hancock has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,159
Per Capita$56,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
C+
Home Value$388,000
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$554,045
Housing Units114
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Hancock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.