Allenstown, New Hampshire, is located on the Merrimack River. The town was founded in 1721 and is named after Samuel Allen, a governor in the province prior to 1700. It is bounded to the north by Pembroke, to the east by Epsom, and to the south by Candia. This town is also the site of Bear Brook State Park, which covers more than six thousand acres.
The population of Allenstown is primarily White, with only 0.5% of residents being of African or Asian descent. Hispanic residents are also relatively scarce in this town. The median household income is $52,856, while the average household income is $59,746. Residents of Allenstown are mostly middle-class and have a high school graduation rate.
Allenstown has a relatively low crime rate, with the average number of crimes falling within the national average. The town's population is spread out, with the youngest citizens making up 6.7% of the population, while older residents comprise 35.2% of the total population.
Allenstown, New Hampshire is home to 11,447 people. There are 4,911 households. The median home price is $293,300. Home appreciation in Allenstown has averaged 7.4% over the past ten years.