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Thornton

Grafton CountyWhite MountainsPopulation: 2,708

Overview

Thornton is a small town in Grafton County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
76.8°F
Winter Avg High
32.7°F
Annual Snowfall
71.1 in
Annual Rainfall
52.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
254
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
120 mi
~134 min drive
Manchester
70 mi
~76 min drive
Portsmouth
112 mi
~126 min drive
Concord
53 mi
~56 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$82,593
Per Capita Income
$42,922
Median Family Income
$98,750

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$273,900
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.74%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.5%
In Labor Force
1,600

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.83%
Total with Degree
550

👥Demographics

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

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