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Hooksett

Merrimack CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 14,871

Overview

Hooksett offers convenient I-93 access, shopping, and affordable housing options.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Convenient location
  • Affordable
  • Shopping
  • Highway access

Cons

  • Commercial areas
  • Traffic
  • Limited character

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
80.6°F
Winter Avg High
36.4°F
Annual Snowfall
49.7 in
Annual Rainfall
47.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
59 mi
~73 min drive
Manchester
9 mi
~15 min drive
Portsmouth
51 mi
~65 min drive
Concord
11 mi
~17 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$100,321
Per Capita Income
$45,219
Median Family Income
$122,523

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$335,700
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.14%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
3.09%
In Labor Force
8,586

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
Total with Degree
1,980

👥Demographics

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

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