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Goffstown, NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population

3,490

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,102

ZIP codes

0

Goffstown and its ZIP codes

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Goffstown at a glance

  • Goffstown is about 7.1 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • The median household income is $132,997, 34% above the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $415,300 (3% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,233 a month.

Local data for Goffstown, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Goffstown, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$132,997

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$415,300

Median rent

$1,233/mo

Homeownership

79.4%

Bachelor's or higher

50.9%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

33.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (804), Irish Americans (727), Italian Americans (386).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Goffstown.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$83,655

199,383 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,473

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.8B

FY 2026, $9,089 per person

Hillsborough County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Goffstown, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.3%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Goffstown, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

824

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

751

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 13°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Goffstown, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

Cities near Goffstown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PinardvilleCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
Klondike CornerCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.4
New BostonCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.5
HooksettCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.4
South HooksettCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.7
ManchesterCity8.8 mi33.1
AmherstCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
SuncookCensus-designated place11 mi3.7
FrancestownCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
East MerrimackCensus-designated place12 mi3.4
MilfordCensus-designated place13 mi5.7
WiltonCensus-designated place14 mi2.1
ConcordCity15 mi64
ContoocookCensus-designated place15 mi2.3
HennikerCensus-designated place16 mi1.4
BenningtonCensus-designated place16 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Goffstown, NH in?
Goffstown is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Goffstown, NH?
About 3,490 people live in Goffstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Goffstown?
Nearby places include Pinardville (4.3 mi), Klondike Corner (4.5 mi), New Boston (5.8 mi), Hooksett (8.5 mi), South Hooksett (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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