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Dalton

Coos CountyGreat North WoodsPopulation: 933

Overview

Dalton 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
75.9°F
Winter Avg High
30.8°F
Annual Snowfall
64.1 in
Annual Rainfall
47 in
Sunny Days/Year
238
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
165 mi
~190 min drive
Manchester
115 mi
~132 min drive
Portsmouth
157 mi
~182 min drive
Concord
98 mi
~112 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$64,632
Per Capita Income
$32,769
Median Family Income
$95,938

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$127,500
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.04%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.69%
In Labor Force
532
Work From Home
0.19%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.69%
Total with Degree
98

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.19%

👥Demographics

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

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