Susan Crush
Bean Group Agent
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Canterbury
New Hampshire
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Homes for sale in Canterbury
Orientation
Canterbury at a glance
Where Canterbury sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Merrimack County
- Local market
- Greater Concord
- New Hampshire region
- Merrimack Valley
Community profile
- Land area
- 43.9 sq mi
- Population
- 2,353
- People per square mile
- 53.6
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Canterbury
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Canterbury. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $443,539
- Median gross rent
- $2,136/mo
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Average commute
- 32.5 min
Where Canterbury sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 24 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 44 mi
- Boston, MA
- 72 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Durham–UNH, NH
- 35 mi
Durham–UNH, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Canterbury
Closed sales are the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying in Canterbury.
Local expertise
Bean Group agents in Canterbury
Linda Moreau
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Joan Chagnon
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James Miller
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Kristin Grenon
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Ariel Tarr
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Corey Johnson
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Ronald Rees
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Canterbury.
FAQ
Canterbury real estate questions
Where is Canterbury, New Hampshire?
Canterbury is an incorporated town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in the Merrimack Valley. Recorded land area is 43.9 square miles.
How far is Canterbury from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 24 mi, Portsmouth, NH 44 mi, Boston, MA 72 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Durham–UNH, NH, 35 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Canterbury area?
For the ZIP area around Canterbury: median home value $443,539, median gross rent $2,136 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Canterbury?
Canterbury has a population of about 2,353 and roughly 53.6 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Canterbury?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Boscawen (4.5 mi), Northfield (5.1 mi), Loudon (6.3 mi), Webster (8.1 mi), Tilton (9.0 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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