Hillsborough County · Merrimack Valley

Temple

Home of NH's First Chairlift at Historic Temple Mountain

Part of the Wilton area

About Temple

Temple is a small town in southern Hillsborough County with a population of about 1,600 residents. The community maintains a rural character with town government operations and Temple Elementary School serving as central institutions, while students continue their education through the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District. The town covers a modest area in the Merrimack Valley region, offering residents a quiet New Hampshire lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of larger employment centers. Local governance follows the traditional New England town meeting format, and the community tends to value its small-town atmosphere and rural setting.

Why Temple?

Small town atmosphere with population under 2,000
Part of established school cooperative with neighboring towns
Rural setting in Hillsborough County
Traditional New England town government structure
Reasonable access to larger cities for work and services

Quick Facts

Population

1,633

County

Hillsborough

Region

Merrimack Valley

School District

SAU 63

Weather in Temple

37°F

Clear

Today

47 / 23

Wed

40 / 33

Thu

51 / 32

Map

Living in Temple

What you need to know about making Temple your home.

Major Employers

Town of TempleTemple Elementary School

Schools & Education

Temple is part of the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District (SAU 63).

Cost of Living

Housing costs are typical for rural Hillsborough County communities, with property taxes reflecting New Hampshire's reliance on local property tax revenue. The rural location generally offers more affordable options than towns closer to major employment centers (est.).

Real Estate

$425,000 (est.) median home price

$22.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

1 hr 30 min

Boston

45 min

Nashua

50 min

Concord

40 min

Manchester

School District

Regional district

Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District(SAU 63)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Wilton.

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

District towns

Wilton Lyndeborough

Temple local school (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Wilton) via Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School DistrictWarriors

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Temple

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

Temple Mountain Stone Chairs

year-round

Handcrafted stone seats built by locals along the Wapack Trail on Temple Mountain's summit. These artfully constructed chairs offer a peaceful resting spot with partially obscured mountain views, though some have sadly been vandalized recently. The chairs sit near the cell tower on the wooded summit, creating an unexpected artistic touch in the wilderness.

Connolly Brothers Dairy Farm

year-round

Working dairy farm with Jersey cows that operates on an honor system for their farm store. You can pet the friendly cows that produced your milk, watch ice cream being made from their high-cream content Jersey milk, and browse raw milk, maple syrup, and meats. The farm's black cat often greets visitors at the door of this authentic multigenerational operation.

Mansfield Public Library Historic Building

year-round

Built in 1890 with additions in 1951 and 2002, this small-town library occupies one of Temple's most historic buildings. Located at the heart of the village, it maintains the charm of a 19th-century New England library while serving as a community gathering place. The building represents Temple's commitment to preserving its architectural heritage.