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Plaistow

Rockingham CountySeacoast RegionPopulation: 7,830

Overview

Plaistow is a growing town in Rockingham County with a strong sense of community.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
80.9°F
Winter Avg High
38.6°F
Annual Snowfall
43.4 in
Annual Rainfall
49.7 in
Sunny Days/Year
262
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
40 mi
~53 min drive
Manchester
35 mi
~46 min drive
Portsmouth
32 mi
~41 min drive
Concord
51 mi
~64 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$103,788
Per Capita Income
$52,551
Median Family Income
$128,769

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$370,300
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.47%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.57%
In Labor Force
4,627
Work From Home
2.1%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
Total with Degree
1,131

🚗Commute

Work From Home
2.1%

👥Demographics

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

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