Living in Campton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campton · Census data 2020–2024
Campton has 3,407 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $118,870 (20% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $356,300.
Campton at a glance
- Population
- 3,407
- Median age
- 49.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $118,870State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $356,300State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Campton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Campton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campton the median home value is $356,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 38.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,064 a month in housing costs.
Campton median household income
The median household income in Campton is $118,870 and the income per person is $52,055. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Campton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,939
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.62
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Campton has many vacation and second homes.
Campton demographics
- Population
- 3,407
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 1,289
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campton ›
Education in Campton
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Campton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 28.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Campton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Holderness | 1,917 | $107,863 | $363,100 | $2,068 |
| Rumney | 1,458 | $79,444 | $309,800 | $1,064 |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Thornton | 2,799 | $90,022 | $351,900 | $1,270 |
| Sandwich | 1,757 | $140,694 | $437,700 | $1,679 |
| Center Sandwich | 101 | $102,083 | $392,500 | — |
| Center Harbor | 955 | $104,313 | $463,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Campton, NH?
The median household income in Campton is $118,870, 20% 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 Campton?
The median home value in Campton is $356,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Campton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Campton?
The median age in Campton is 49.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Campton?
The average commute to work in Campton is 23 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campton?
The unemployment rate in Campton is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campton?
51.2% of adults in Campton 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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