View in, c. 1872
Randolph’s story
202 years in pictures
Census counts: 143 in 1830, a low of 67 in 1920, 328 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1872 and 2 maps from 1893 on.
- 1824Randolph is incorporated
RandolphNH
A town of 327, incorporated in 1824.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0
Population
327
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$403K
+9.1% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
57.5
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Randolph a good place to live?
32% of residents are 65 or older in Randolph, against 20% in New Hampshire’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. No town among the 127 in New Hampshire we compare has a lower July high than Randolph. 85% of the land in Randolph is conserved, above both the New Hampshire town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Randolph Community Forest, 8,904 acres with 27.3 miles of trail. Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Randolph stand out
Where Randolph beats most towns.
Small town
327 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
GorhamJeffersonRandolph
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Randolph: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Randolph, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGorham Hill Spring water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Randolph’s trash rules yet
SchoolsGorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteIn personNew Hampshire has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail only in special circumstances (received 13 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown Clerk of RandolphThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code0359303593 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Randolph.
Outdoors
Randolph has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
88 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Randolph’s trail density is 1.9 miles per square mile.
85%conserved
85%
conserved · 25,454 of 29,948 acres
88 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Randolph Community Forest | 27.3 mi | 8,904 |
| 2. Ice Gulch Town Forest | 5.7 mi | 2,735 |
| 3. Snyder Brook Scenic Area | 1.3 mi | 33 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Randolph has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Since 2013, Randolph has lost 47 jobs, to 3 in 2023. The top destinations are Carroll (18%), Jefferson (9%) and Littleton (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
0%work in town
| Randolph | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Randolph0%
Carroll18%
Jefferson9%
Littleton7%
Gorham6%
19 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Randolph
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Randolph faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by avalanches
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland flooding
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Randolph home is worth about $403K
The typical Randolph home is worth about $403,000, up 9.1% in a year, 21% below the New Hampshire typical home. The median rent in Randolph is $1,667 a month.
$403KZillow home value
| Randolph | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,667 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 82% | 73% |
Typical home value
Randolph$403K
New Hampshire$511K
+9.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Randolph stands out in New Hampshire and nationally, with a typical January night colder than most
Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 1 have a lower January low than Randolph. Randolph has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain.
96″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring26–49°
Summer50–73°
Fall34–53°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 23
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of New Hampshire and the rest of the country, fewer of Randolph’s adults binge drink
13% of Randolph adults binge drink. Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Randolph. 10% of Randolph adults smoke cigarettes.
| Randolph | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
7 better17 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Randolph | NH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.4% | 8.9% |
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Mount Washington and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Randolph. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi MountainMount Washington
21 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
25 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
25 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
10 mi Theme parkSanta's Village
20 mi Theme parkStory LandSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa's Village: Alex McLeod, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Story Land: AnotherMaker, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Randolph
17pages on Randolph
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Randolph
About 6 of every 100 Randolph residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Hampshire.
Get outside
88 miles of trails in Randolph
85% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
2
Ice Gulch Town Forest5.7 mi of trails · 2,735 acres
3
Snyder Brook Scenic Area1.3 mi of trails · 33 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Randolph
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Randolph is a heavily forested town in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States, extending from the northern slopes of the White Mountains of the Presidential Range (to the south) to the Crescent Range and Berlin (to the north), with U.S. Route 2 cutting through the middle. The northern and southern parts of Randolph are within the White Mountain National Forest and the Ice Gulch Town Forest, while the central part is the settled portion of town. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 328. Randolph is part of the Berlin, NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 47 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- ZIP code
- 03593
- Area code
- 603
Questions about Randolph
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Randolph, NH a good place to live?
Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.