Candia town, New Hampshire
Candia town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Candia town is a geographic entity located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,248. The land area covers 30.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,248 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,434 | ±127 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,444 | ±128 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,434 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $415,600 | ±$45,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,213 | ±$554 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,737 | ±$37,443 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,676 | ±$4,405 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 58 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,317 | ±284 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,218 (2024)
ID: 170073
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTMENS ASSIST OFFICE MGR
74 HIGH ST, CANDIA NH 03034-2741
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GUS Population: 322,433 (2024)
ID: 169997
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER
119 NORTH RD, BRENTWOOD NH 03833-6628
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Candia | KG-08 | Candia, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Concord, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ALLENSTOWN, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Atkinson, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Auburn, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Manchester, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Concord, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Bedford, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Manchester, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Hooksett
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 1328 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH, 03106 |
6037921400
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SMYTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 55 HIGH STREET, CANDIA, NH, 03034 |
(603) 483-8245
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Southern New Hampshire University
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College | 5.8 mi away | 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH, 03106-1045 |
6036682211
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GRIFFIN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 22 HOOKSETT ROAD, AUBURN, NH, 03032 |
(603) 483-5374
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Manchester Community College
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College | 7.7 mi away | 1066 Front St, Manchester, NH, 03102-8518 |
6032068000
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HOOKSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 31 MOUNT SAINT MARY'S WAY, HOOKSETT, NH, 03106 |
(603) 485-6092
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University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
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College | 8.1 mi away | 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101 |
8554724255
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PHILBRICK-JAMES LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 4 CHURCH STREET, DEERFIELD, NH, 03037 |
(603) 463-7187
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester
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College | 8.1 mi away | 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101-1113 |
6036414101
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MANCHESTER CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 405 PINE STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03104 |
(603) 624-6550
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MASSABESIC LAKE, NH US, located 5.4 miles from Candia town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 13.0° | 22.3° | 2.67" | 15.9" |
| February | 34.8° | 15.0° | 24.9° | 2.70" | 17.6" |
| March | 42.9° | 23.6° | 33.2° | 3.19" | 6.7" |
| April | 56.1° | 34.9° | 45.5° | 3.49" | 0.9" |
| May | 67.1° | 45.9° | 56.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.0° | 55.6° | 65.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 60.9° | 71.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 59.1° | 69.4° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 51.7° | 62.3° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 39.5° | 49.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.4° | 39.4° | 3.49" | 1.1" |
| December | 37.5° | 20.8° | 29.1° | 3.77" | 10.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hooksett CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Hooksett CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Manchester city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Suncook CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Raymond CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Pinardville CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3301509300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.