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Gilsum

Cheshire CountyMonadnock RegionPopulation: 752

Overview

Gilsum is a small rural town in Cheshire County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
77.8°F
Winter Avg High
34.1°F
Annual Snowfall
57 in
Annual Rainfall
48.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
261
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
109 mi
~145 min drive
Manchester
62 mi
~89 min drive
Portsmouth
104 mi
~138 min drive
Concord
49 mi
~78 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$70,000
Per Capita Income
$33,827
Median Family Income
$85,208

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$218,300
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.94%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
7.08%
In Labor Force
537

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
Total with Degree
65

👥Demographics

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

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