Candia, located in Rockingham County, southeastern New Hampshire, is a rural town with a population of about 4,100. The town is characterized by its peaceful, wooded landscapes, farms, and flowing rivers. Housing options in Candia range from single-family Cape Cods, ranch-styles, split-levels, and raised ranches to larger Colonial Revivals and farmhouses, with prices varying widely. The town has minimal commerce, with shopping and dining primarily available in nearby Hooksett and Raymond. Candia is part of School Administrative Unit 15, with Henry W. Moore School serving younger students and Pinkerton Academy for high schoolers. Jesse Remington High School, a private Christian school, is highly rated.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Candia offers numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking at Deerfield Road and Dennis Lewis Town Forests, and the Tower Hill Pond Trail. Moore Park features an athletic field, skateboard park, playground, and basketball court. The Candia Woods Golf Links provides a public nine-hole course. The southeastern tip of Bear Brook State Park, with 40 miles of trails and Beaver Pond for fishing and swimming, falls within Candia. Community events are held at Charmingfare Farms, which hosts a petting zoo and seasonal festivities. Major state routes, including Route 101, pass through Candia, providing access to the Seacoast region and nearby cities like Manchester, which is about 15 minutes away. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is approximately 15 miles southwest, and Elliot Hospital is about 10 miles away.
