Carroll County, New Hampshire
Effingham
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Effingham at a glance
Where Effingham sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Local market
- Winnipesaukee
- New Hampshire region
- Lakes Region
Community profile
- Land area
- 38.9 sq mi
- Population
- 1,912
- People per square mile
- 49.2
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Effingham
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Effingham. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $304,393
- Median gross rent
- $1,090/mo
- Housing units
- 579
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Average commute
- 31.5 min
Where Effingham sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Portsmouth, NH
- 48 mi
- Manchester, NH
- 56 mi
- Boston, MA
- 95 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Dover, NH
- 38 mi
Dover, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Effingham.
FAQ
Effingham real estate questions
Where is Effingham, New Hampshire?
Effingham is an incorporated town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region. Recorded land area is 38.9 square miles.
How far is Effingham from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Portsmouth, NH 48 mi, Manchester, NH 56 mi, Boston, MA 95 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Dover, NH, 38 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Effingham area?
For the ZIP area around Effingham: median home value $304,393, median gross rent $1,090 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Effingham?
Effingham has a population of about 1,912 and roughly 49.2 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Effingham?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Freedom (6.7 mi), Ossipee (7.1 mi), Wakefield (10 mi), Eaton (11 mi), Brookfield (13 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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