Why Live in Penacook
Penacook, a neighborhood in Concord, is known for its affordability, featuring many starter homes with two-to-three bedrooms. Home styles include Capes, ranches, colonials, and New Englanders, with multifamily properties and condos also available. Rolfe Park, the main outdoor space, offers a playground, baseball diamond, pickleball courts, and a pool. The Merrimack and Contoocook rivers provide opportunities for rafting, fishing, and swimming, while Contoocook Park has trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Dining options on Village Street include CC Tomatoes, known for its brick oven pizza, and Alexandra’s Bistro, which features a farm-to-table menu and was highlighted on America’s Best Restaurants. Penacook has its own Market Basket and is 12 miles from the department stores on Loudon Road. Community events include holiday tree lightings, Memorial Day parades, and weekly farmers markets organized by the Penacook Village Association. Route 3 and Interstate 93 provide access to downtown Concord and beyond, with Concord Municipal Airport 10 miles away and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 26 miles away. Schools in Penacook include Penacook Elementary, Merrimack Valley Middle, and Merrimack Valley High, which offer various programs and extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penacook a good place to live?
Penacook is a good place to live. Penacook is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Penacook has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $86,954 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Penacook are home owners, with 43.4% of residents renting and 56.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Penacook can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Penacook neighborhood guide.
Is Penacook, NH a safe neighborhood?
Penacook, NH is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Penacook?
The median home price in Penacook is $327,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $65,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,700 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $73K a year to afford the median home price in Penacook. The average household income in Penacook is $87K.
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Home Trends in Penacook, NH
On average, homes in Penacook, Concord sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Penacook, Concord over the last 12 months is $327,900, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$327,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$327,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$538,400
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$499,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$510,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median List Price
$327,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%