Remodeling and Repairs in Merrimack County, NH
Every town and city in Merrimack County, with Census housing figures and links to each local page.
Merrimack County has 27 municipalities, including the cities of Concord and Franklin, and about 66,500 homes. Atlas serves all of them. 24 percent of the county's homes were built before 1940 (state: 19 percent) and 20 percent in 2000 or later (state: 20 percent). The towns with the largest share of pre-1940 homes are Franklin (40%), Hopkinton (34%), Concord (33%); the most new construction since 2000 is in Wilmot (37%), Loudon (34%), Hooksett (31%).
Towns and cities in Merrimack County
Figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates). Linked towns have their own page.
| Town or city | Homes | Median year built | Built before 1940 | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenstown | 2,040 | 1981 | 18% | 81% |
| Andover | 1,080 | 1978 | 25% | 88% |
| Boscawen | 1,440 | 1978 | 20% | 75% |
| Bow | 2,900 | 1985 | 10% | 87% |
| Bradford | 860 | 1972 | 28% | 85% |
| Canterbury | 1,010 | 1982 | 13% | 94% |
| Chichester | 1,110 | 1988 | 12% | 86% |
| Concord | 19,260 | 1969 | 33% | 57% |
| Danbury | 770 | 1977 | 27% | 91% |
| Dunbarton | 1,230 | 1990 | 10% | 95% |
| Epsom | 1,980 | 1986 | 16% | 88% |
| Franklin | 4,020 | 1959 | 40% | 64% |
| Henniker | 2,300 | 1974 | 26% | 64% |
| Hill | 390 | 1978 | 23% | 94% |
| Hooksett | 5,720 | 1988 | 5% | 81% |
| Hopkinton | 2,380 | 1968 | 34% | 87% |
| Loudon | 2,320 | 1988 | 9% | 90% |
| New London | 2,420 | 1977 | 22% | 91% |
| Newbury | 1,530 | 1987 | 16% | 88% |
| Northfield | 2,070 | 1979 | 19% | 72% |
| Pembroke | 2,850 | 1969 | 30% | 67% |
| Pittsfield | 1,870 | 1980 | 31% | 69% |
| Salisbury | 730 | 1982 | 18% | 97% |
| Sutton | 1,160 | 1971 | 29% | 96% |
| Warner | 1,410 | 1975 | 32% | 75% |
| Webster | 920 | 1979 | 12% | 96% |
| Wilmot | 710 | 1988 | 21% | 83% |
Towns with full service pages
- Atlas in ConcordSiding, roofing and bathroom pages with local notes and example ballparks.
- Atlas in HooksettSiding, roofing pages with local notes and example ballparks.
- Atlas in PittsfieldSiding, roofing pages with local notes and example ballparks.
How Merrimack County homes are heated
5 percent of the county's homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes (state: 10 percent). Main heating fuel for the homes that are lived in:
| Main heating fuel | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 33% | 40% |
| Propane | 19% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 25% | 21% |
| Electricity | 13% | 11% |
| Wood | 7% | 6% |
Climate zone 5
The energy code places all of Merrimack County in climate zone 5. In climate zone 5 the energy code calls for R-20 cavity insulation, or R-13 plus R-5 continuous insulation, in new or rebuilt wood-frame walls, R-49 in the ceiling and R-10 insulation at slab edges to 2 feet deep. New Hampshire uses the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments (Table R402.1.2 gives these values).
Building codes in Merrimack County
The state building code applies in every Merrimack County town and city. Local enforcement varies: some have a building or code office and some do not have a local inspector, so we confirm permit requirements with each town before work starts.
Travel
Crew travel and fuel are part of every written Atlas estimate, wherever the house is in Merrimack County.