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Columbia

Coos County•Great North Woods•Population: 659
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Overview

Columbia is a small rural town in Coos County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • •Community atmosphere
  • •New Hampshire living

✗ Cons

  • •Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
74°F
Winter Avg High
29.3°F
Annual Snowfall
95.3 in
Annual Rainfall
47.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
232
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
203 mi
~256 min drive
Manchester
153 mi
~198 min drive
Portsmouth
175 mi
~236 min drive
Concord
136 mi
~178 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$51,406
Per Capita Income
$34,741
Median Family Income
$61,563

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$156,800
Median Rent
$806/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.54%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
4.44%
In Labor Force
338

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.24%
Total with Degree
56

👥Demographics

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

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