Where is Hooksett, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Hooksett Located? - Hooksett is a city located in the Merrimack County of New Hampshire, United States. Hooksett lies between 39.2636863 Degrees North latitudes and 81.6292938 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hooksett, New Hampshire

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Where is Hooksett?: The Google Map showing the location of Hooksett in the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

Where is Hooksett Located?

Hooksett is a city located in theMerrimack County of New Hampshire, United States. Hooksett lies between 39.2636863 Degrees North latitudes and 81.6292938 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hooksett city is 5283 people and the city has a total area of 5.04 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hooksett, New Hampshire Quick Facts

Property Information
TownHooksett
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.0979° N
Longitude71.4651° W
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Land Area36.34 sq mi
Water Area0.92 sq mi
Total Area37.26 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)14,871 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 409 per sq mi
ZIP Code03106
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-37060
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hooksett, New Hampshire

  • Manchester, New Hampshire - South - 7 mi
  • Concord, New Hampshire - North - 15 mi
  • Auburn, New Hampshire - Southeast - 8 mi
  • Candia, New Hampshire - East - 10 mi
  • Bow, New Hampshire - North - 11 mi
  • Bedford, New Hampshire - Southwest - 12 mi
  • Goffstown, New Hampshire - West - 13 mi
  • Londonderry, New Hampshire - South - 16 mi
  • Nashua, New Hampshire - South - 31 mi
  • Portsmouth, New Hampshire - East - 48 mi

Driving Distances from Hooksett, New Hampshire

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
ManchesterNew Hampshire710 minutes
AuburnNew Hampshire812 minutes
CandiaNew Hampshire1015 minutes
BowNew Hampshire1115 minutes
BedfordNew Hampshire1218 minutes
GoffstownNew Hampshire1320 minutes
ConcordNew Hampshire1520 minutes
LondonderryNew Hampshire1622 minutes
NashuaNew Hampshire3135 minutes
PortsmouthNew Hampshire4855 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Transportation Details
Airport NameManchester-Boston Regional Airport
IATA CodeMHT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 93, US Route 3, NH Route 3A, NH Route 27
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station at Exeter (Downeaster)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceManchester Transit Authority (MTA) and regional commuter services
  • Interstate 93 is the primary north-south highway connecting Hooksett with Concord, Manchester, and Boston.
  • US Route 3 provides an alternate regional route through central New Hampshire communities.
  • New Hampshire Route 3A follows the Merrimack River and connects Hooksett with neighboring towns.
  • New Hampshire Route 27 provides local east-west access to Candia, Raymond, and surrounding communities.
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, about 10 miles south, offers convenient domestic air service throughout the United States.

What are top Places to Visit in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Landmark Name Type
Hooksett Riverwalk TrailWalking Trail
Robie's Country StoreHistoric Landmark
Heads Pond TrailNature Trail
Donati Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Pinnacle ParkNature Park
Livingston ParkRecreation Park
Bear Brook State ParkState Park
SEE Science CenterScience Museum
Currier Museum of ArtArt Museum
Merrimack River WaterfrontScenic Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Southern New Hampshire UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, online education, and liberal arts
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterPublicUniversityBusiness, engineering, and applied sciences
NHTI – Concord's Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
Saint Anselm CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and Catholic higher education
Hooksett School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Merrimack River, Heads Pond, Hooksett River, Beaver Brook, Pinnacle Pond, Lake Massabesic, Cohas Brook, Turkey Pond

Golf Courses in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Stonebridge Country Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Course, Derryfield Country Club, Intervale Country Club, Candia Woods Golf Links, Pembroke Pines Country Club

Hooksett, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Hooksett was incorporated in 1822 after being separated from the neighboring towns of Chester, Pembroke, and Goffstown.
  • The Merrimack River played a central role in the town's early development by supporting mills, transportation, and commerce during the nineteenth century.
  • Historic Robie's Country Store, established in 1887, remains one of the oldest continuously operating general stores in New Hampshire.
  • The construction of Interstate 93 transformed Hooksett into an important residential and commercial community between Concord and Manchester.
  • Today, Hooksett is known for its convenient location, growing business district, outdoor recreation, and proximity to two of New Hampshire's largest cities.

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