What are the schools like in Hancock, NH?

Hancock 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 Hancock?

The median household income in Hancock, NH is $59,028 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 Hancock, NH?

Hancock has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.0 inches.

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

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

Hancock has a violent crime rate of 141.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 902.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hancock, NH a Good Place to Live?

Hancock is a small town of 199 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $59,028 .

Strengths: Hancock 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 Hancock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hancock 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 Hancock metro area.

Metric	Hancock, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$366,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,028	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hancock's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.5 /100k

Property Crime

902.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hancock 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	Hancock, 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	70.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hancock sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 80.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hancock, NH
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	80.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hancock, NH	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	65.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	3.0%	22.2%
65 and over	51.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bennington, NH 4 mi Antrim, NH 5 mi Peterborough, NH 7 mi Francestown, NH 8 mi Hillsborough, NH 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hancock

Hancock, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03449

Hancock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hancock, NH affordable or expensive?

Hancock has a median home value of $366,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $59,028.

What is the crime rate in Hancock, NH?

Hancock's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 902.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hancock?

Public schools in Hancock 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. 70.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hancock, NH a good place to live?

Hancock, NH has a population of 199, a median household income of $59,028, 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 Hancock?

Hancock averages 31.5°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 80.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hancock?

Hancock, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03449.

What is the population of Hancock?

The population of Hancock, New Hampshire is 199 with a median age of 65.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hancock?

Key numbers for living in Hancock: median home $366,700, median household income $59,028, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hancock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.