Living in Barnstead, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnstead · Census data 2020–2024
Barnstead has 4,994 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $111,660 (13% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $362,400, the median rent is $1,395/month.
Barnstead at a glance
- Population
- 4,994
- Median age
- 42.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $111,660State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $362,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,395/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Barnstead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barnstead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnstead the median home value is $362,400, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,395 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,992 a month in housing costs.
Barnstead median household income
The median household income in Barnstead is $111,660 and the income per person is $46,595. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Barnstead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,378
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.79
Barnstead demographics
- Population
- 4,994
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 1,791
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnstead ›
Education in Barnstead
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Barnstead have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnstead
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Barnstead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstead | 4,994 | $111,660 | $362,400 | $1,395 |
| Pittsfield | 4,105 | $74,318 | $294,800 | $1,239 |
| Strafford | 4,306 | $122,105 | $427,900 | $1,635 |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | $117,088 | $363,700 | $1,125 |
| New Durham | 2,748 | $100,194 | $339,400 | $1,417 |
| Alton | 5,994 | $113,715 | $430,400 | — |
| Chichester | 2,745 | $109,297 | $409,300 | $2,055 |
| Northwood | 4,688 | $129,375 | $363,000 | $1,201 |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
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What is the median household income in Barnstead, NH?
The median household income in Barnstead is $111,660, 13% 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 Barnstead?
The median home value in Barnstead is $362,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Barnstead?
The median gross rent in Barnstead is $1,395 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Barnstead, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Barnstead?
The median age in Barnstead is 42.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Barnstead?
The average commute to work in Barnstead is 31 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnstead?
The unemployment rate in Barnstead is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnstead?
30.9% of adults in Barnstead 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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