What are the schools like in Contoocook, NH?

Contoocook is served primarily by Hopkinton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Contoocook?

The median household income in Contoocook, NH is $103,317 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 Contoocook, NH?

Contoocook has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 67.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Contoocook, NH affordable or expensive?

Contoocook's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Contoocook is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $291,500 and the median rent is $1,019 per month.

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

Contoocook has a violent crime rate of 76.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 552.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Contoocook, NH a Good Place to Live?

Contoocook is a small town of 1,295 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $103,317 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Contoocook stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Contoocook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Contoocook 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: 101.7

Contoocook's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Contoocook costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Contoocook, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$291,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,019	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,317	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Contoocook's violent crime rate is 76.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.0 /100k

Property Crime

552.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Contoocook is served primarily by Hopkinton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Contoocook, NH	National Avg
School District	Hopkinton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Contoocook sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 67.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Contoocook, NH
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	67.7"

Demographics

Metric	Contoocook, NH	National Avg
Population	1,295	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Henniker, NH 6 mi Warner, NH 7 mi Concord, NH 8 mi Hillsborough, NH 12 mi Bradford, NH 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Contoocook

Contoocook, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03229

Contoocook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Contoocook, NH affordable or expensive?

Contoocook's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Contoocook roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $291,500 and median rent is $1,019/month.

What is the crime rate in Contoocook, NH?

Contoocook's violent crime rate is 76.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 552.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Contoocook?

Public schools in Contoocook are operated by Hopkinton School District. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Contoocook, NH a good place to live?

Contoocook, NH has a population of 1,295, a median household income of $103,317, 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 Contoocook?

Contoocook averages 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 67.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Contoocook?

Contoocook, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03229.

What is the population of Contoocook?

The population of Contoocook, New Hampshire is 1,295 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Contoocook?

Key numbers for living in Contoocook: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $291,500, median household income $103,317, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Contoocook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.