The CDP includes the historic central village of Hooksett as well as suburban and rural land surrounding it.

The CDP occupies the central to northern parts of the town of Hooksett, on both sides of the Merrimack River.

The CDP extends north to the Bow and Allenstown town lines and south to include the Granite Hill Villages housing development.

Interstate 93 forms the western edge of the CDP, with access from Exit 11 at the Hooksett toll plaza, and U.S. Route 3 runs through the eastern side.

New Hampshire Route 3A passes through the center of the CDP along the west side of the Merrimack River.