The Town FilesCandia, New Hampshire
Town in Rockingham County · population 4,013 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $415,600
- Household income
- $119,737
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 48.3
Candia is a town of 4,013 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $415,600, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for families than 84% of New Hampshire towns, easier by car than 82% of New Hampshire towns, quieter than 75% of New Hampshire towns.
How Candia ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Candia is worth $415,600, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $119,737, which is more affordable than 65% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,213 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Candia | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $415,600 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,213 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $119,737 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Candia
| People | Candia | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 34.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 92.5% |
Weather in Candia
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 13.0°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.8 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candia since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2008 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Rockingham County since 1996
Rockingham County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockingham County
Rockingham County had 157,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,537 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Candia itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Candia
1 public school with 270 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry W. Moore School | K-8 | 270 | 10.0 |
Towns near Candia
- Auburn, NH4.3 mi · 5,946 people · home $600,300
- South Hooksett, NH4.8 mi · 5,888 people · home $433,200
- Hooksett, NH5.6 mi · 14,871 people · home $407,000
- Allenstown, NH6.4 mi · 4,707 people · home $243,600
- Hooksett, NH6.4 mi · 5,283 people · home $348,100
- Chester, NH6.6 mi · 5,232 people · home $552,300
- Deerfield, NH7.0 mi · 4,855 people · home $421,000
- Raymond, NH7.1 mi · 10,684 people · home $370,400
Candia questions
Is Candia, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Candia scores better for retirees than 23% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 75%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Candia?
The median owner-occupied home in Candia is valued at $415,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,737, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,213 a month.
What is the weather like in Candia?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 13.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 52.8 inches of snow.
Does Candia get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)