What are the schools like in Henniker, NH?

Henniker is served primarily by Weare School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Henniker?

The median household income in Henniker, NH is $70,839 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 Henniker, NH?

Henniker has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Henniker, NH affordable or expensive?

Henniker's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Henniker is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $254,800 and the median rent is $984 per month.

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

Henniker has a violent crime rate of 144.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 384.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henniker, NH a Good Place to Live?

Henniker is a small town of 2,741 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $70,839 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Henniker stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Henniker 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: 100.7

Henniker's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Henniker costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Henniker, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$984	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,839	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Henniker's violent crime rate is 144.1 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.1 /100k

Property Crime

384.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Henniker is served primarily by Weare School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Henniker, NH	National Avg
School District	Weare School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henniker sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 68.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henniker, NH
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	68.0"

Demographics

Metric	Henniker, NH	National Avg
Population	2,741	—
Median Age	26.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	11.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillsborough, NH 6 mi Contoocook, NH 6 mi Warner, NH 7 mi Bradford, NH 10 mi Antrim, NH 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Henniker

Henniker, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03242

Henniker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henniker, NH affordable or expensive?

Henniker's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Henniker roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $254,800 and median rent is $984/month.

What is the crime rate in Henniker, NH?

Henniker's violent crime rate is 144.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 384.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Henniker?

Public schools in Henniker are operated by Weare School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Henniker, NH a good place to live?

Henniker, NH has a population of 2,741, a median household income of $70,839, 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 Henniker?

Henniker averages 32.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 68.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Henniker?

Henniker, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03242.

What is the population of Henniker?

The population of Henniker, New Hampshire is 2,741 with a median age of 26.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henniker?

Key numbers for living in Henniker: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $254,800, median household income $70,839, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henniker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.