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Hancock

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 1,731

Overview

Hancock is a small rural town in Hillsborough County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78°F
Winter Avg High
34.5°F
Annual Snowfall
63.4 in
Annual Rainfall
48.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
268
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
83 mi
~123 min drive
Manchester
32 mi
~67 min drive
Portsmouth
92 mi
~119 min drive
Concord
37 mi
~59 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$88,611
Per Capita Income
$52,762
Median Family Income
$107,214

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$398,200
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.12%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.66%
In Labor Force
939
Work From Home
0.11%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.09%
Total with Degree
400

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.11%

👥Demographics

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

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