Boscawen

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Boscawen, NH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,107

Population

4,053

Renter Mix

27% Rent

A peaceful small town near Concord

Scenic Riverside Convenient Peaceful Historic

Located about 10 miles northwest of Concord, Boscawen is a tranquil town in Merrimack County. Boscawen boasts a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent in a peaceful, park-like environment. The Merrimack River forms the town’s eastern border, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home.

Boscawen exudes a small-town atmosphere, with numerous historic buildings nestled between vast stretches of green space. U.S. Routes 3 and 4 serve as the town’s main thoroughfares, touting access to a bevy of restaurants and services as well as several local farms.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$82,544

Average: $93,157

Education

863

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,029

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

Boscawen has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boscawen, NH is $1,107 for one bedroom, and $1,994 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boscawen has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,107/month
550 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Boscawen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

235 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hannah Duston Memorial
  • Daniel Webster Birthplace
  • Tarbin Gardens, LLC
  • Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
  • The Little Nature Museum

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.