What are the schools like in Antrim, NH?

Antrim is served primarily by Contoocook Valley School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Antrim?

The median household income in Antrim, NH is $83,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Antrim, NH?

Antrim has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.0 inches.

Antrim, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Antrim, NH affordable or expensive?

Antrim's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Antrim is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,200 and the median rent is $890 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Antrim, NH?

Antrim has a violent crime rate of 110.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 848.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Antrim, NH a Good Place to Live?

Antrim is a small town of 1,320 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $83,542 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Antrim stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Antrim is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Antrim city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.4

Antrim's overall cost of living index is 99.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Antrim costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Antrim, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$890	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Antrim's violent crime rate is 110.6 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.6 /100k

Property Crime

848.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Antrim is served primarily by Contoocook Valley School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Antrim, NH	National Avg
School District	Contoocook Valley School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Antrim sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 80.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Antrim, NH
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	80.0"

Demographics

Metric	Antrim, NH	National Avg
Population	1,320	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bennington, NH 3 mi Hancock, NH 5 mi Hillsborough, NH 6 mi Francestown, NH 8 mi Peterborough, NH 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Antrim

Antrim, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03440

Antrim vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antrim, NH affordable or expensive?

Antrim's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Antrim roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,200 and median rent is $890/month.

What is the crime rate in Antrim, NH?

Antrim's violent crime rate is 110.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Antrim?

Public schools in Antrim are operated by Contoocook Valley School District. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Antrim, NH a good place to live?

Antrim, NH has a population of 1,320, a median household income of $83,542, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Antrim?

Antrim averages 30.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 80.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Antrim?

Antrim, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03440.

What is the population of Antrim?

The population of Antrim, New Hampshire is 1,320 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Antrim?

Key numbers for living in Antrim: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $229,200, median household income $83,542, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Antrim side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.