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Merrimack vs Pelham

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Merrimack and Pelham
AttributeMerrimackPelham
RegionMerrimack ValleyMerrimack Valley
CountyHillsborough CountyHillsborough County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingData coming soonRural / country
Typical home value$459,075$552,621
Typical monthly rent$1,932/mo$1,425/mo
Owner-occupied share88.9%86.7%
Average commute27 min30 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterA town along the Everett Turnpike between Nashua and Manchester, with a large employment base, suburban subdivisions, and river frontage.Pelham is a small-town town in Hillsborough County, in New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley region. Residents report an average commute of about 30 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

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