The Town FilesAntrim, New Hampshire
Town in Hillsborough County · population 2,651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $298,800
- Household income
- $86,648
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 46.7
Antrim is a town of 2,651 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $298,800, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of New Hampshire towns, easier by car than 71% of New Hampshire towns.
How Antrim 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 Antrim is worth $298,800, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $86,648, which is more affordable than 71% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,040 a month. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Antrim | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,800 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,040 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $86,648 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.0% | — |
Who lives in Antrim
| People | Antrim | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Antrim
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.1 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antrim since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1998 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 201,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Antrim itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Antrim
2 public schools with 348 students, about 8.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook School | 5-8 | 216 | 7.7 |
| Antrim Elementary School | PK-4 | 132 | 8.8 |
Towns near Antrim
- Hillsborough, NH6.8 mi · 5,939 people · home $272,300
- Henniker, NH11.2 mi · 6,185 people · home $356,700
- Peterborough, NH11.3 mi · 6,418 people · home $404,500
- Peterborough, NH12.0 mi · 3,090 people · home $379,300
- Henniker, NH12.2 mi · 3,166 people · home $296,400
- Weare, NH14.2 mi · 9,092 people · home $396,300
- Jaffrey, NH15.8 mi · 5,320 people · home $245,500
- New Boston, NH16.1 mi · 6,108 people · home $481,100
Antrim questions
Is Antrim, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Antrim scores better for retirees than 16% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 42%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Antrim?
The median owner-occupied home in Antrim is valued at $298,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,648, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,040 a month.
What is the weather like in Antrim?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 74.1 inches of snow.
Does Antrim get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antrim since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1998. 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)