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Benton

Grafton CountyWhite MountainsPopulation: 374

Overview

Benton is a small rural town in Grafton County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
74.5°F
Winter Avg High
29.9°F
Annual Snowfall
72 in
Annual Rainfall
46.7 in
Sunny Days/Year
249
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
145 mi
~171 min drive
Manchester
95 mi
~113 min drive
Portsmouth
137 mi
~163 min drive
Concord
78 mi
~93 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$64,167
Per Capita Income
$26,221
Median Family Income
$82,813

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$268,400
Homeownership Rate
92.16%

💼Employment

In Labor Force
117

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.71%
Total with Degree
48

👥Demographics

Median Age
62.1 years
Avg Household Size
2.39 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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