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Meredith, New Hampshire

Meredith is a community of 2,617 people in Belknap County, New Hampshire.

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Population2,617 +75.1% since 2019
Elevation520 ft 158 m
Land area2.9 sq mi
ZIP code03253
Nearest airportLaconia Municipal Airport (LCI) 7 mi

Why visit Meredith

Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include BarnZ's Meredith Cinema, Winnipesaukee Playhouse and Meredith Public Library.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 80 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Meredith

Meredith is a census-designated place (CDP) and the main village in the town of Meredith, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,527 at the 2020 census, out of 6,662 in the entire town of Meredith.

From the Wikipedia article Meredith (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

BarnZ's Meredith Cinema

Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi

38 NH 25, Meredith

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Winnipesaukee Playhouse

Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi

Theater in Meredith, New Hampshire, United States

33 Footlight Circle, Meredith

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Pinnacle Hill

Scenic view · 1.7 mi

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Museums and landmarks5

Meredith Public Library

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Library in Meredith, New Hampshire, United States

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Art of Turning

Museum

5 Main Street, Meredith

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Glenn P. Hart Memorial Walkway

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Mill Falls Marketplace and The Inn at Mill Falls

Monument and historic site

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Mill Falls Waterfall

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds10

Meredith Community Forest

Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi

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Circle Drive Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Hesky Park

Park

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Meredith Marina

Marina and boat launch

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Meredith Yacht Club

Marina and boat launch

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Prescott Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Swasey Park

Park

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Waukewan Beach

Beach · 0.8 mi

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Waukewan Highlands Community Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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Waukewan Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes18

Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant

Restaurant · American, Turkey · 0.5 mi

233 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

Su-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00

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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante

Restaurant · Italian, Pizza

312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

Mo-Su 11:30+

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Town Docks

Restaurant · Seafood

289 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

May Mo[-1]-Sep 30 Su-Th 11:00-21:00, May Mo[-1]-Sep 30 Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30

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Ben & Jerry's

Ice cream

312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Twin Barns Brewing Co.

Restaurant · 0.8 mi

194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith

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Lago

Restaurant · Italian

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Pie guys Pizzeria

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

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Cafe & Creperie

Cafe

48 Main Street, Meredith

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Surfside Burger Bar

Restaurant · Burger · 0.4 mi

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The Breeze By the Bay

Restaurant

7 Main Street, Meredith

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6 more on the map.

Where to stay5

Churches and places of worship4

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Shopping8

Gas and EV charging4

Schools, colleges and libraries5

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Healthcare1

Map of Meredith

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.3 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 3.5 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 3.8 in of rainJune: 4.5 in of rainJuly: 4.4 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 4.1 in of rainOctober: 4.9 in of rainNovember: 4.0 in of rainDecember: 4.2 in of rainJanuary: 29°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 41°FApril: 54°FMay: 67°FJune: 75°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 45°FDecember: 34°FJanuary: 13°FFebruary: 15°FMarch: 23°FApril: 34°FMay: 45°FJune: 55°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 59°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 40°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 21°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan29°F13°F3.3 in18.1 in
Feb32°F15°F2.8 in19.6 in
Mar41°F23°F3.5 in15.4 in
Apr54°F34°F3.9 in4.2 in
May67°F45°F3.8 in0.0 in
Jun75°F55°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jul81°F60°F4.4 in0.0 in
Aug79°F59°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep71°F52°F4.1 in0.0 in
Oct58°F40°F4.9 in0.8 in
Nov45°F30°F4.0 in3.9 in
Dec34°F21°F4.2 in17.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meredith 3 Nne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$59,375median household income
$450,000median home value
$1,046median monthly rent
46.1median age
36.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%of homes are owner-occupied
22.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3420%35 to 6431%65 and over30%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Belknap County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-07-10: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Winter Storm)
  • 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2023-03-15: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

  • Laconia 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
  • Ashland 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
  • Bristol 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
  • Belmont 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
  • Franklin 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
  • Farmington 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
  • Concord 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
  • Conway 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
  • Contoocook 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
  • Rochester 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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