The Town FilesNew London, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 4,400 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $554,100
- Household income
- $107,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 52.8
New London is a town of 4,400 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $554,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of New Hampshire towns, better for retirees than 96% of New Hampshire towns, better for young professionals than 95% of New Hampshire towns.
How New London 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 New London is worth $554,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $107,773, which is more affordable than 10% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,594 a month. 90.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New London | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $554,100 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,594 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $107,773 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.8% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.3% | — |
Who lives in New London
| People | New London | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.5% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.6% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 92.5% |
Weather in New London
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 85.4 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of New London since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in New London itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in New London
2 public schools with 362 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School at New London | K-5 | 337 | 11.2 |
| Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London | PK-PK | 25 | 6.3 |
Towns near New London
- Sunapee, NH5.5 mi · 3,342 people · home $393,000
- Newport, NH10.0 mi · 4,735 people · home $211,200
- Grantham, NH10.5 mi · 3,404 people · home $343,100
- Newport, NH11.1 mi · 6,299 people · home $225,900
- Warner, NH12.3 mi · 2,937 people · home $353,100
- Enfield, NH14.3 mi · 4,465 people · home $390,800
- Franklin, NH16.3 mi · 8,741 people · home $262,200
- Claremont, NH17.4 mi · 12,949 people · home $204,600
New London questions
Is New London, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New London scores better for retirees than 96% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 19%. 37.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in New London?
The median owner-occupied home in New London is valued at $554,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,773, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,594 a month.
What is the weather like in New London?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 85.4 inches of snow.
Does New London get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of New London in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)