The Town FilesNewbury, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 2,172 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $463,400
- Household income
- $116,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 53.3
Newbury is a town of 2,172 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $463,400, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of New Hampshire towns, better for families than 89% of New Hampshire towns, more of a college town than 87% of New Hampshire towns.
How Newbury 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 Newbury is worth $463,400, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $116,477, which is more affordable than 39% of New Hampshire towns. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newbury | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $463,400 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $116,477 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 42.7% | — |
Who lives in Newbury
| People | Newbury | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.0% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.5% |
Weather in Newbury
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
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newbury since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 4, 2018 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 15, 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 Newbury itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Towns near Newbury
- Goshen, NH4.8 mi · 796 people · home $255,600
- Sutton, NH5.5 mi · 1,978 people · home $362,600
- Sunapee, NH6.3 mi · 3,342 people · home $393,000
- Bradford, NH6.9 mi · 1,662 people · home $341,700
- New London, NH7.3 mi · 1,266 people · home $481,000
- New London, NH7.4 mi · 4,400 people · home $554,100
- Newport, NH8.4 mi · 4,735 people · home $211,200
- Washington, NH9.2 mi · 1,192 people · home $358,600
Newbury questions
Is Newbury, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newbury scores better for retirees than 79% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 54%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.3).
How much does a house cost in Newbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Newbury is valued at $463,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,477, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Newbury?
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 Newbury get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 4, 2018. 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)