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Northumberland

Coos County•Great North Woods•Population: 2,126
FamiliesNature Lovers

Overview

Northumberland is a small town in Coos County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • •Community atmosphere
  • •New Hampshire living

✗ Cons

  • •Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
73.2°F
Winter Avg High
28.3°F
Annual Snowfall
83.1 in
Annual Rainfall
48.7 in
Sunny Days/Year
244
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
178 mi
~217 min drive
Manchester
128 mi
~159 min drive
Portsmouth
170 mi
~209 min drive
Concord
111 mi
~139 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$52,171
Per Capita Income
$30,005
Median Family Income
$70,469

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$103,300
Median Rent
$667/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.83%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
5.25%
In Labor Force
898

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.58%
Total with Degree
142

👥Demographics

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

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