North Conway NH real estate for sale
About North Conway NH
Is North Conway NH a town?
North Conway is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. A year-round resort area, North Conway is the largest village within the town of Conway, which is bounded on the east by the Maine state line. The White Mountain National Forest is to the west and north. Conway is home to Cathedral Ledge (popular with climbers), Echo Lake State Park, and Mount Cranmore.
Who lives in North Conway NH?
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,069 people, 1,002 households, and 487 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 483.9 people per square mile (186.6/km²). There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile (144.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.07% White, 0.39% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.27% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.
There were 1,002 households out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.3% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.75.
The Kearsarge House c. 1910, an early grand hotel
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,406, and the median income for a family was $40,294. Males had a median income of $27,679 versus $23,017 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,493. About 17.1% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 24.0% of those age 65 or over.
What Can You Do For Fun in North Conway NH?
North Conway and its surrounding towns offer hiking in the White Mountain National Forest. The area is a major rock climbing destination in the northeastern United States, particularly Cathedral Ledge in Echo Lake State Park. The 500-foot (150 m) cliff overlooks Echo Lake and North Conway from the west. Unlike nearby White Horse Ledge, another rock climbing site, Cathedral Ledge has an automobile road to the summit, which provides fine views of the Saco River Valley.
In late September through early October, tourists arrive to see the autumn colors on the surrounding mountains and forests. The Conway Scenic Railroad features train rides that leave from the village’s Victorian stationIn the winter, the village is the nighttime destination for skiers visiting the area resorts, including North Conway’s own Cranmore Mountain as well as nearby Attitash Resort, Black Mountain and Wildcat Mountain.
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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 twenty, 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 located in the White Mountains, with Mount Washington located 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 an 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.[citation needed]
Increasing automobile travel brought the decline of trains.[citation needed] The railroad, then part of the Boston & Maine, abandoned passenger service to the area in 1961, and freight service in 1972. Subsequently, the Conway Scenic Railroad was established. Today, the line offers visitors a tour of the region, including Crawford Notch. The station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the late 1980s, the White Mountain Airport closed and was redeveloped as a large outlet mall called Settlers’ Green Outlet Village. Continued growth through the 1990s and 2000s in North Conway and the villages nearby made Conway the most populous community in Carroll County. Traffic congestion led to an overhaul of the road system, including widening Route 16 through North Conway village and constructing a road parallel to Route 16 to allow traffic to move between Redstone and Intervale uninterrupted. A bypass of the area is being developed.
North Conway remains a popular destination due to its shopping, recreation, and family attractions.
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$189,900 : 368 Rebecca Lane, Conway3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$132,500 : 577 Intervale Crossroad, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$185,900 : 106 Hiram Philbrook, Conway3 beds, 2 full baths
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$117,900 : 78 Saco Pines Drive Unit 11, Conway2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$124,500 : 1684 East Main Street, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$250,000 : 301 Modock Hill, Conway3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$259,900 : 63 Charles Road, Conway3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$289,000 : 1574 Eaton Road, Conway3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$149,900 : 1566 Stark Road, Conway3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$177,000 : 5 Snow Cap Way, Conway4 beds, 3 full baths
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$449,500 : 44 Seclusion Road, Conway3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$109,000 : 260 East Main Street, Conway2 beds, 1 full bath
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$74,900 : 16 Knob Hill, Conway3 beds, 2 full baths
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$315,000 : 148 Washington Street, Conway6 beds, 1 full, 4 part baths
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$208,900 : 137 Chapel Street, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$159,900 : 150 Tasker Hill Road, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$155,000 : 60 Pequawket Drive, Conway4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$139,900 : 10 J Street, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$152,900 : 430 Blueberry Lane, Conway3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$167,900 : 70 Forbes Drive, Conway4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$139,900 : 133 Mechanic St, Conway2 beds, 1 full bath
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$149,900 : 223 Pequawket Drive, Conway2 beds, 1 full bath
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$186,900 : 46 Chapel Street, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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$149,900 : 166 Valley View Road, Conway2 beds, 1 full bath
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$138,900 : 15 Rebecca Lane, Conway3 beds, 1 full bath
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