Franconia town, New Hampshire
Franconia town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franconia town is a geographic entity located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,143. The land area covers 65.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,143 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 455 | ±91 | 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 | 872 | ±128 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 455 | ±91 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 417 | ±112 |
| Median Home Value | $530,300 | ±$95,689 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,281 | ±$278 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,292 | ±$27,597 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,385 | ±$14,574 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 113 | ±90 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 417 | ±110 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.6% | ±4.1% |
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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TOWN OF FRANCONIA
GUS Population: 1,142 (2024)
ID: 204921
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 900, FRANCONIA NH 03580-0900
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GUS Population: 93,045 (2024)
ID: 108941
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3855 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HWY, NORTH HAVERHILL NH 03774-4937
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franconia | KG-06 | Franconia, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bethlehem, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Littleton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Landaff, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lisbon, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lisbon, NH | |
| 5 Nearby | 14-17 | BETHLEHEM, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ABBIE GREENLEAF LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 439 MAIN STREET, FRANCONIA, NH, 03580 |
(603) 823-8424
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TWIN MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 92 SCHOOL STREET, TWIN MOUNTAIN, NH, 03595 |
(603) 846-5818
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BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 2245 MAIN STREET, BETHLEHEM, NH, 03574 |
(603) 869-2409
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RICHARDSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 1411 ROUTE 117, SUGAR HILL, NH, 03586 |
(603) 823-7001
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 22 CHURCH STREET, LINCOLN, NH, 03251 |
(603) 745-8159
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MOOSILAUKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 165 LOST RIVER ROAD, WOODSTOCK, NH, 03262 |
(603) 745-9971
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LITTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 92 MAIN STREET, LITTLETON, NH, 03561 |
(603) 444-5741
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WHITEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 8 LANCASTER ROAD, WHITEFIELD, NH, 03598 |
(603) 837-2030
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LISBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 45 SCHOOL STREET, LISBON, NH, 03585 |
(603) 838-6615
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DALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 756 DALTON ROAD, DALTON, NH, 03598 |
(603) 837-2751
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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 BETHLEHEM 2, NH US, located 9.1 miles from Franconia town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8° | 3.4° | 15.6° | 2.59" | 21.3" |
| February | 30.4° | 4.1° | 17.3° | 2.04" | 21.5" |
| March | 39.7° | 14.4° | 27.1° | 2.56" | 16.7" |
| April | 53.4° | 27.3° | 40.4° | 3.15" | 5.4" |
| May | 67.4° | 39.0° | 53.2° | 3.69" | 0.4" |
| June | 75.7° | 47.9° | 61.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 52.7° | 66.4° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.8° | 50.2° | 64.5° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 42.0° | 56.8° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.2° | 32.4° | 45.3° | 3.97" | 1.6" |
| November | 44.7° | 23.5° | 34.1° | 3.04" | 7.1" |
| December | 33.1° | 11.6° | 22.3° | 3.34" | 26.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Lincoln CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| North Woodstock CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Littleton CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
| Whitefield CDP | CDP | 13.4 mi | — |
| Lisbon CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300927300. • 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.