Living in Acworth, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acworth · Census data 2020–2024
Acworth has 851 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $82,917 (16% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $273,000, the median rent is $1,352/month.
Acworth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Acworth at a glance
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 47.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $82,917State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $273,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,352/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Acworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Acworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acworth the median home value is $273,000, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,729 a month in housing costs.
Acworth median household income
The median household income in Acworth is $82,917 and the income per person is $33,937. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Acworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 481
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 41.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.03
41.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Acworth has many vacation and second homes.
Acworth demographics
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 281
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acworth ›
Education in Acworth
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Acworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acworth
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Acworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | 851 | $82,917 | $273,000 | $1,352 |
| Langdon | 805 | $97,917 | $281,900 | $1,417 |
| Charlestown | 4,889 | $47,338 | $228,000 | $1,099 |
| Lempster | 953 | $86,607 | $241,900 | — |
| Unity | 1,375 | $87,500 | $276,100 | $1,625 |
| Marlow | 855 | $110,455 | $325,400 | $1,154 |
| Alstead | 1,551 | $64,526 | $271,600 | — |
| North Walpole | 513 | $74,167 | $201,000 | $1,120 |
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Acworth, NH?
The median household income in Acworth is $82,917, 16% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Acworth?
The median home value in Acworth is $273,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Acworth?
The median gross rent in Acworth is $1,352 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Acworth, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Acworth?
The median age in Acworth is 47.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Acworth?
The average commute to work in Acworth is 35 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acworth?
The unemployment rate in Acworth is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acworth?
25.4% of adults in Acworth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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