Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 24 min5:05 am – 8:30 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 58 min7:15 am – 4:13 pm
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People2,392 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 48.7946 householdsMedian household income $138,125Median home value $438,500Median rent $2,136 a month94% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $7,500 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 1,335 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, public administration 15%, retail 11%Average commute 31 minutes72% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 21% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages51% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 22% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 13°F49 in of rain a year, on about 91 dayswettest month October68 in of snow a year, on about 30 days7 days above 90°F, 171 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Salisbury station, 10 mi away; snow from Concord Muni Ap
Nearby landmarksZion Hillpeak · 1.9 miCogswell Hillpeak · 2.3 miCrane Neck Pondlake · under a mileMorrill Pondlake · under a mileHoit Road Marshreservoir · 3.9 miContoocook Riverriver · 4.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMorrill Pond Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.6 mi · 77 acresUpper Merrimack Oxbow Projectstate recreation area · 3.5 mi · 292 acresHoit Road Marsh Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 mi · 60 acresBoscawen Town Parkpark · 4.2 miSewalls Falls Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.6 miHirst Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 mi · 150 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes10 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201248 mi away, near Hollis Center, MaineMost recent: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201248 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowMerrimack County, NH, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality97% of days had good air in 2025205 of 212 days measured7 moderate daysMedian index 37, worst day 90main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Merrimack County monitors, NH
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription88% have cable, fibre or DSL3% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCanterbury Spruces Housingserves 25 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation741 ft226 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalFranklin Regional Hospital8.3 miPost officeCanterbury Post Office1.2 miTown hallCanterbury Town Hall1.3 miPoliceCanterbury Police Department1.1 miFire stationCanterbury Volunteer Fire Department1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportManchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT29 miMajor airportPortland International Jetport PWM65 miInterstateI-933.0 miUS highwayUS 44.3 miAmtrakUniversity of New Hampshire DHM34 miCoachConcord NH (CNH)Greyhound9.6 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 03224 ZIP area.
