Franconia Town, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,133 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,726 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$494,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$995 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$883 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grafton County
2
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grafton County
2
Lebanon-Claremont Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 24 13
Feb 3 20 16
Mar 4 19 24
Apr 4 10 38
May 4 2 49
Jun 4 0 59
Jul 4 0 63
Aug 4 0 61
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 4 4 41
Nov 4 11 32
Dec 4 25 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 7%

Schools

Lafayette Regional School
8 miles, NW 4.6 star
Bethlehem Elementary School
8 miles, N 4.1 star
Profile Senior High School
9 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Plymouth State University
29 miles, SW 2.3 star
White Mountains Community College
32 miles, E 1.9 star
Goddard College
41 miles, NW 1 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
46 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Littleton Regional Healthcare
14 miles, NW 4.1 star
Cottage Hospital
20 miles, W 3.2 star
Weeks Medical Center
22 miles, NE 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital, The
25 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
75 miles, SE 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
78 miles, NW 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
86 miles, S 1.4 star