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Boscawen

Merrimack CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 3,998

Overview

Boscawen is a small town in Merrimack County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.8°F
Winter Avg High
35.1°F
Annual Snowfall
53.6 in
Annual Rainfall
48.3 in
Sunny Days/Year
264
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
77 mi
~95 min drive
Manchester
27 mi
~37 min drive
Portsmouth
69 mi
~87 min drive
Concord
10 mi
~17 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$84,292
Per Capita Income
$33,991
Median Family Income
$97,563

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$259,500
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.52%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
4.96%
In Labor Force
2,037

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.59%
Total with Degree
563

👥Demographics

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

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