NH Town Guide

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Canterbury

Merrimack CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 2,389

Overview

Canterbury 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
79.9°F
Winter Avg High
35.3°F
Annual Snowfall
51.1 in
Annual Rainfall
46.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
266
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
80 mi
~97 min drive
Manchester
30 mi
~39 min drive
Portsmouth
72 mi
~88 min drive
Concord
13 mi
~18 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$111,094
Per Capita Income
$51,634
Median Family Income
$149,514

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$363,700
Median Rent
$850/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.02%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
4.02%
In Labor Force
1,240

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.71%
Total with Degree
483

👥Demographics

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

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