The Town FilesNorth Conway, New Hampshire
Community in Carroll County · population 2,116 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $435,000
- Household income
- $71,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 84 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 61.8
North Conway is a community of 2,116 people in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $435,000, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks hipper than 99% of New Hampshire towns, better for young professionals than 86% of New Hampshire towns, better transit than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
How North 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 North Conway is worth $435,000, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $71,198, which is more affordable than 4% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $966 a month. 47.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Conway | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,000 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $966 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $71,198 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.7% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.7% | — |
Who lives in North Conway
| People | North Conway | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.9% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 92.5% |
Weather in North 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 North Conway since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 9, 1972 about 9.7 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 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2017.
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 North Conway itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in North Conway
2 public schools with 867 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High School | 9-13 | 696 | 13.1 |
| John H. Fuller School | K-6 | 171 | 11.4 |
Towns near North Conway
- Conway, NH3.3 mi · 9,822 people · home $314,000
- Conway, NH3.4 mi · 3,576 people · home $264,900
- Bartlett, NH5.9 mi · 3,200 people · home $371,400
- Fryeburg, ME7.3 mi · 1,444 people · home $264,700
- Madison, NH9.0 mi · 2,565 people · home $388,700
- Fryeburg, ME9.1 mi · 3,369 people · home $268,600
- Albany, NH9.4 mi · 759 people · home $248,300
- Jackson, NH10.7 mi · 1,028 people · home $719,300
North Conway questions
Is North Conway, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Conway scores better for retirees than 71% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 57%. 43.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.8).
How much does a house cost in North Conway?
The median owner-occupied home in North Conway is valued at $435,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,198, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $966 a month.
What is the weather like in North 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 North Conway get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North 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)