Dublin sits in the Monadnock region of Cheshire County, home to approximately 1,600 residents who value the town's rural character and strong educational foundation through the Contoocook Valley School District. The community centers around practical institutions like Dublin Consolidated School and maintains its economic base through local government operations and established businesses including Yankee Publishing Inc., which has deep roots in the area. The town operates with the straightforward efficiency typical of smaller New Hampshire communities, where residents know their neighbors and town meetings still matter. Dublin's location provides access to the broader Monadnock region while maintaining the quiet, wooded landscape that defines much of southwestern New Hampshire. The town balances its rural identity with the practical needs of families seeking good schools and reasonable access to employment centers.

Why Dublin?

Part of well-regarded Contoocook Valley School District (SAU 1)
Small-town atmosphere with population under 1,600
Established local employers including Yankee Publishing Inc.
Access to Monadnock region recreational opportunities
Traditional New England town meeting governance

Quick Facts

Population

1,597

County

Cheshire

Region

Monadnock Region

School District

SAU 1

Weather in Dublin

79°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

81 / 59

Thu

83 / 67

Fri

85 / 67

Map

Living in Dublin

What you need to know about making Dublin your home.

Major Employers

Town of DublinDublin Consolidated SchoolYankee Publishing Inc.

Schools & Education

Dublin is part of the Contoocook Valley School District (SAU 1).

Cost of Living

Housing costs reflect the town's rural Monadnock region location, with property values (est.) generally in line with similar small towns in Cheshire County. New Hampshire's lack of state income tax helps offset property tax obligations.

Real Estate

$385,000 (est.) — reasonable for Cheshire County median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) — reasonable for NH property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

25 min

Keene

1 hr 45 min

Boston

45 min

Concord

1 hr 10 min

Manchester

15 min

Peterborough

School District

Regional district

Contoocook Valley School District(SAU 1)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Peterborough.

Dublin serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Peterborough Hancock Sharon Greenfield Francestown Antrim Bennington

Dublin local school (Contoocook Valley School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Peterborough) via Contoocook Valley School District

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Dublin

Beyond the well-known attractions, Dublin has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Dublin Town Cemetery

year-round

A historic cemetery on a slope overlooking Dublin Lake with notable burials including painter Abbott Thayer, sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and poet Mark Van Doren. The cemetery reveals much about Dublin's early history with stone walls of the old Town Pound and signs marking the original town center location. Henry Darracott Allison's grave is marked by a bronze plate embedded in rough fieldstone with his elegant signature inscribed across the top.

Emmanuel Church Tiffany Windows

summer

A wooden shingle-style Episcopal church from 1882 featuring original Tiffany stained glass windows and an octagonal cupola. The second oldest of nine seasonal chapels in New Hampshire, it operates only during summer months. The Tiffany windows center attention on the beauty of God's creation and were given in memory of prominent local families.

Dublin Lake Swimming Spots

summer

A pristine 236-acre lake with crystal-clear, spring-fed water reaching depths of 100 feet. Limited powerboat usage makes it an ideal swimming hole with a small public boat launch on Lake Road. The lake offers stunning views of Mount Monadnock, especially at sunset, and the water remains refreshingly cold even in summer.

Dublin General Store

year-round

A quintessential New England general store serving as the heart of the community since generations past. Known for exceptional homemade chocolate chip cookies, fresh coffee, and made-to-order deli sandwiches. The store maintains old-fashioned charm with a front porch featuring puzzles and checkers, making it feel like stepping back in time.