What are the schools like in Francestown, NH?

Francestown 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 Francestown?

The median household income in Francestown, NH is $113,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Francestown, NH?

Francestown has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.4 inches.

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

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

Francestown has a violent crime rate of 60.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Francestown, NH a Good Place to Live?

Francestown is a small town of 129 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $113,750 .

Strengths: Francestown stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Francestown metro area.

Metric	Francestown, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$337,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Francestown's violent crime rate is 60.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Francestown 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	Francestown, 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	58.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Francestown sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 79.6°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 57.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Francestown, NH
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	79.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	57.4"

Demographics

Metric	Francestown, NH	National Avg
Population	129	—
Median Age	65.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.1%	22.2%
65 and over	51.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bennington, NH 5 mi New Boston, NH 6 mi Antrim, NH 8 mi Hancock, NH 8 mi Klondike Corner, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Francestown

Francestown, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03043

Francestown vs Other Cities

Francestown, NH vs Bennington, NH Francestown, NH vs New Boston, NH Francestown, NH vs Antrim, NH Francestown, NH vs Hancock, NH Francestown, NH vs Klondike Corner, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francestown, NH affordable or expensive?

Francestown has a median home value of $337,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $113,750.

What is the crime rate in Francestown, NH?

Francestown's violent crime rate is 60.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Francestown?

Public schools in Francestown 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. 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Francestown, NH a good place to live?

Francestown, NH has a population of 129, a median household income of $113,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Francestown?

Francestown averages 31.0°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 57.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Francestown?

Francestown, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03043.

What is the population of Francestown?

The population of Francestown, New Hampshire is 129 with a median age of 65.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Francestown?

Key numbers for living in Francestown: median home $337,100, median household income $113,750, schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Francestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.