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North Conway

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North Conway

Total population

2,041

Median home value

$435,000

37.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$71,198

North Conway$71k
National$74k
Elevation160 m
Land area11.2 km²
Weather63°F · Sunny
Coordinates44.04°, -71.12°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
160 m
Area
11.2 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

North Conway is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in eastern Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census. A year-round resort area, North Conway is the second-largest village within the town of Conway, after the village of Conway proper. North Conway maintains its own fire station, post office and public library, sharing its other services with Conway. The White Mountain National Forest is to the west and north. The area is home to Cathedral Ledge, Echo Lake State Park, and Cranmore Mountain Resort. North Conway is known for its large number of outlet shops.

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History & geography

History

ConwayScenic.jpg|North Conway station Chartered in 1765 by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, the town is named for Henry Seymour Conway, ambitious son of a prominent English family, who was elected to the House of Commons at age 20, fought at Culloden, and became Secretary of State. Early settlers called the area Pequawket (known colloquially as "Pigwacket"), adopting the name of the Abenaki Indian village which stretched down the Saco River to its stockaded center at Fryeburg, Maine. North Conway is in the White Mountains, with Mount Washington to the northwest. The rugged terrain became popular in the 19th century with artists. Their paintings were known collectively as White Mountain art, which in turn attracted tourists to the area, particularly after the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad extended service in 1872 to North Conway. In 1874, the line built a Second Empire depot, designed by Nathaniel J. Bradlee. In 1932, "snow trains" began carrying enthusiasts to "the birthplace of American skiing", as North Conway is known.

Geography

North Conway is located in the northern part of the town of Conway. According to the United States Census Bureau, the North Conway census-designated place (CDP) includes the village of North Conway plus the Conway portion of the neighboring community of Kearsarge. The CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 2.04%, are water. The Saco River forms the western edge of the North Conway CDP.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
61.8
Median home value
$435,000
Housing units
1,816
Poverty rate
15.6%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
98.7%
Black
0%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
0.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
44.0357
Longitude
-71.1172
Water area
0.14 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
63°F
Sunny
Tonight
44°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
68°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
42°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
59°F
Sunny
Friday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for North Conway, NH from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
25.8%
Diabetes
7.4%
Adult obesity
31%
Binge drinking
18.5%
Adult smoking
11.6%
No leisure activity
18.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
172,396
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    8,083
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,521
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    5,037
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,715
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    4,396
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
    4,332
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    3,798
  • Red-eyed Vireo
    Vireo olivaceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    3,707

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
13
Largest magnitude
4.67
Largest event
2012-10-16

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in New Hampshire

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.51
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,280

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,384
Avg daily Wikipedia views
46
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about North Conway

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library