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Jaffrey, NH
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Population
3,277
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
963
ZIP codes
0
Jaffrey and its ZIP codes
Jaffrey at a glance
- Jaffrey is about 6.2 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,667, close to the New Hampshire median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,700 (46% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Jaffrey, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jaffrey, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,667
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,176), Irish Americans (518), German Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheshire County. PPP loans are for Jaffrey.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,607
30,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$605M
FY 2026, $7,909 per person
How people get to work
Jaffrey, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jaffrey, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jaffrey, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Jaffrey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeterboroughCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.8 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Winchendon, MACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.3 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| MarlboroughCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| HancockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| South Ashburnham, MACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Baldwinville, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| WiltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| West SwanzeyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Gardner, MACity | 16 mi | 22.1 |
| AntrimCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| FrancestownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| KeeneCity | 17 mi | 37.1 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jaffrey, NH in?
- Jaffrey is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Jaffrey, NH?
- About 3,277 people live in Jaffrey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jaffrey?
- Nearby places include Peterborough (5.7 mi), Troy (7.9 mi), Winchendon, MA (9.2 mi), Greenville (11 mi), Marlborough (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023