Living in Bradford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bradford · Census data 2020–2024
Bradford has 1,565 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $108,015 (9% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $341,700, the median rent is $1,507/month.
Bradford at a glance
- Population
- 1,565
- Median age
- 50.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $108,015State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $341,700State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,507/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Bradford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bradford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bradford the median home value is $341,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,507 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,136 a month in housing costs.
Bradford median household income
The median household income in Bradford is $108,015 and the income per person is $51,533. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Bradford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 858
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 27.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Bradford demographics
- Population
- 1,565
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 623
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bradford ›
Education in Bradford
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Bradford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bradford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Bradford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 1,565 | $108,015 | $341,700 | $1,507 |
| Hillsborough | 5,980 | $84,495 | $272,300 | $1,198 |
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
| Goshen | 1,042 | $70,417 | $255,600 | $1,938 |
| Henniker | 6,197 | $95,206 | $356,700 | $1,081 |
| Warner | 2,959 | $94,022 | $353,100 | $1,219 |
| Sutton | 2,239 | $130,313 | $362,600 | $1,656 |
| Windsor | 254 | $103,750 | $337,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bradford, NH?
The median household income in Bradford is $108,015, 9% 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 Bradford?
The median home value in Bradford is $341,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Bradford?
The median gross rent in Bradford is $1,507 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Bradford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Bradford?
The median age in Bradford is 50.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Bradford?
The average commute to work in Bradford is 32 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bradford?
The unemployment rate in Bradford is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bradford?
37.9% of adults in Bradford 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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