The Town FilesConway, New Hampshire
Community in Carroll County · population 3,576 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,900
- Household income
- $59,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 84 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 54.2
Conway is a community of 3,576 people in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $264,900, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 81% of New Hampshire towns, hipper than 77% of New Hampshire towns.
How Conway 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 Conway is worth $264,900, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $59,167, which is more affordable than 20% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,041 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conway | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,041 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $59,167 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.3% | — |
Who lives in Conway
| People | Conway | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.0% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 16.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 92.5% |
Weather in Conway
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.0 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 9, 1972 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 1972.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2021.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4947: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 19,693 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Conway itself the ACS puts it at 17.2%.
Towns near Conway
- Conway, NH3.0 mi · 9,822 people · home $314,000
- Madison, NH5.7 mi · 2,565 people · home $388,700
- Bartlett, NH8.0 mi · 3,200 people · home $371,400
- Fryeburg, ME10.0 mi · 3,369 people · home $268,600
- Tamworth, NH12.2 mi · 2,812 people · home $366,800
- Ossipee, NH17.3 mi · 4,372 people · home $325,500
- Bridgton, ME19.2 mi · 5,418 people · home $316,600
- Moultonborough, NH22.2 mi · 4,918 people · home $644,200
Conway questions
Is Conway, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conway scores better for retirees than 30% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 20%. 36.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.2).
How much does a house cost in Conway?
The median owner-occupied home in Conway is valued at $264,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,167, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,041 a month.
What is the weather like in Conway?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 84.0 inches of snow.
Does Conway get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 9, 1972. 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)