Contoocook 67 Good
Contoocook Livability #48 ranked city in New Hampshire#9,282 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Contoocook

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Contoocook transportation information

      Statistic Contoocook New Hampshire National
      Average one way commute23min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.1%81.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%7.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home11.3%6.1%4.6%
      Source: The Contoocook, NH data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).