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c. 1864
Flume, at the time of the flood, Oct. 1869, c. 1864
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About Franconia
Town in New Hampshire, United StatesFranconia is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,083 at the 2020 census. Set in the White Mountains, Franconia is home to the northern half of Franconia Notch State Park. Parts of the White Mountain National Forest are in the eastern and southern portions of the town. The Appalachian Trail crosses the town.
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Housing in Franconia
The typical Franconia home is worth about $664,000, up 3.8% in a year, 29% above the New Hampshire typical home.
Safety in Franconia
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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Franconia's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Schools in Franconia
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The public schools Franconia’s kids attend outperform 89% of New Hampshire’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NH. Ratings are from neighbors.
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