Coos County, New Hampshire
Lancaster
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Lancaster at a glance
Where Lancaster sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Coos County
- Local market
- Great North Woods
- New Hampshire region
- Great North Woods
Community profile
- Land area
- 50.1 sq mi
- Population
- 3,216
- People per square mile
- 64.2
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Lancaster
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Lancaster. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $212,134
- Median gross rent
- $1,019/mo
- Housing units
- 1,421
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Average commute
- 22.9 min
Where Lancaster sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 103 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 106 mi
- Boston, MA
- 149 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — White River Junction, VT
- 69 mi
White River Junction, VT is served by Amtrak Vermonter. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Lancaster
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Lancaster.
FAQ
Lancaster real estate questions
Where is Lancaster, New Hampshire?
Lancaster is an incorporated town in Coos County, New Hampshire, in the Great North Woods. Recorded land area is 50.1 square miles.
How far is Lancaster from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 103 mi, Portsmouth, NH 106 mi, Boston, MA 149 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: White River Junction, VT, 69 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Lancaster area?
For the ZIP area around Lancaster: median home value $212,134, median gross rent $1,019 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Lancaster?
Lancaster has a population of about 3,216 and roughly 64.2 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Lancaster?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Northumberland (6.6 mi), Whitefield (7.9 mi), Jefferson (8.1 mi), Dalton (8.8 mi), Stark (11 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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