Living in Alton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alton · Census data 2020–2024
Alton has 5,994 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $113,715 (15% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $430,400.
Alton at a glance
- Population
- 5,994
- Median age
- 53.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $113,715State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $430,400State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alton the median home value is $430,400, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,026 a month in housing costs.
Alton median household income
The median household income in Alton is $113,715 and the income per person is $55,370. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,614
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 51.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.66
51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alton has many vacation and second homes.
Alton demographics
- Population
- 5,994
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 2,253
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alton ›
Education in Alton
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 5,994 | $113,715 | $430,400 | — |
| New Durham | 2,748 | $100,194 | $339,400 | $1,417 |
| Gilford | 7,830 | $116,635 | $456,500 | $1,150 |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | $117,088 | $363,700 | $1,125 |
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
| Wolfeboro | 6,571 | $94,375 | $546,500 | $1,103 |
| Barnstead | 4,994 | $111,660 | $362,400 | $1,395 |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alton, NH?
The median household income in Alton is $113,715, 15% higher 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 Alton?
The median home value in Alton is $430,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Alton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Alton?
The median age in Alton is 53.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Alton?
The average commute to work in Alton is 33 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alton?
The unemployment rate in Alton is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alton?
35.8% of adults in Alton 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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