Canterbury, NH is a small village located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It has a population of 1,731 according to the 2010 census. Canterbury is known for its scenic views and picturesque landscapes. Despite its small size, Canterbury ranks high on many bestplaces rankings criterion such as public schools, cost of living index, home price to income ratio, crime rate and weather. The public schools in Canterbury receive a rating of 8 out of 10 from BestPlaces.net while the cost of living index is rated at 97.8 which is below the national average of 100. The home price to income ratio in Canterbury stands at 4.4 which indicates that homes are more affordable than other cities and towns in the state. The crime rate in Canterbury is low with just 2 violent crimes reported last year and 44 property crimes reported per 100k population making it safer than many other locations in the area. Lastly, the weather in Canterbury enjoys a mild climate with temperatures ranging from an average high of 85 degrees during summer months to an average low of 5 degrees during winter months making it ideal for outdoor activities throughout the year.
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