How are homes heated in Allenstown, NH?

Name: Heating fuel in Allenstown, NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Allenstown, used by 38.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

19.0% heat with utility gas.

12.1% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 19.0% (±6.5 points)
Electricity: 12.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 38.0%

Heating fuel in Allenstown

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Allenstown	Merrimack County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	19.0% (±6.5 points)	25.4%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	38.0% (±7.1 points)	33.5%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	12.1% (±5.8 points)	12.6%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	25.6% (±7.1 points)	18.6%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	2.2% (±2.2 points)	7.1%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.8 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.8% (±3.3 points)	1.7%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3% (±0.6 points)	0.7%	0.8%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Allenstown, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Merrimack County (33.5%).

It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (39.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Allenstown, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Merrimack County (12.6%).

It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (11.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Allenstown

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Allenstown
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Allenstown	—	12.1% (±5.8 points)	—
Pembroke	3.1 mi	6.0% (±3.2 points)	Not measurably different
Suncook	3.3 mi	10.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Epsom	4.6 mi	9.3% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hooksett (community)	5.0 mi	18.7% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Hooksett	5.3 mi	12.0% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Candia	6.4 mi	4.0% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Deerfield	6.6 mi	9.6% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Bow	7.7 mi	10.1% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Candia, NH (4.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Merrimack County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
12	Webster	41.7% (±8.3 points)
13	Bow	40.2% (±5.8 points)
14	Pembroke	40.1% (±7.1 points)
15	Franklin	40.0% (±5.7 points)
16	Danbury	39.6% (±9.8 points)
17	Bradford	38.5% (±7.4 points)
18	Allenstown	38.0% (±7.1 points)
19	Northfield	37.4% (±7.3 points)
20	Newbury	37.1% (±7.4 points)
21	Boscawen	34.6% (±7.2 points)
22	Wilmot	34.5% (±7.6 points)
23	Andover	33.7% (±8.7 points)
24	Sutton	32.4% (±9.2 points)

Showing 13 of 27 places in Merrimack County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Allenstown

What is the most common way to heat a home in Allenstown?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Allenstown, used by 38.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Allenstown heat with oil?

38.0% (±7.1 points) of occupied homes in Allenstown use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Allenstown have electric heat?

12.1% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Allenstown heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allenstown town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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