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Lancaster

Coos CountyGreat North WoodsPopulation: 3,218

Overview

Lancaster 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
76.2°F
Winter Avg High
31°F
Annual Snowfall
67.5 in
Annual Rainfall
46.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
239
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
169 mi
~203 min drive
Manchester
119 mi
~145 min drive
Portsmouth
161 mi
~194 min drive
Concord
102 mi
~124 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$75,493
Per Capita Income
$36,777
Median Family Income
$92,500

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$187,800
Median Rent
$766/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.78%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
3.21%
In Labor Force
1,650
Work From Home
0.13%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
Total with Degree
391

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.13%

👥Demographics

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

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