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Henniker

Merrimack CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 6,185

Overview

Henniker is a small rural town in Merrimack County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
80.3°F
Winter Avg High
36.3°F
Annual Snowfall
61.6 in
Annual Rainfall
48.8 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
80 mi
~98 min drive
Manchester
30 mi
~40 min drive
Portsmouth
72 mi
~90 min drive
Concord
17 mi
~30 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$76,681
Per Capita Income
$38,098
Median Family Income
$127,963

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$272,600
Median Rent
$765/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.46%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.05%
In Labor Force
3,360

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.68%
Total with Degree
808

👥Demographics

Median Age
34 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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