The CDP occupies the central to west-central part of the town of Peterborough, along both sides of the Contoocook River where it is joined from the west by Nubanusit Brook.

[3][4] U.S. Route 202 runs through the eastern side of the CDP, following the Contoocook River.

New Hampshire Route 101 crosses US 202 south of the village center, leading east 17 miles (27 km) to Milford and west 19 miles (31 km) to Keene.

[5] As of the census of 2010, there were 3,103 people, 1,442 households, and 750 families residing in the CDP.

41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.