Living in Candia, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candia · Census data 2020–2024
Candia has 4,134 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $119,737 (21% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $415,600, the median rent is $1,213/month.
Candia at a glance
- Population
- 4,134
- Median age
- 48.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $119,737State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $415,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,213/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Candia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Candia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candia the median home value is $415,600, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,347 a month in housing costs.
Candia median household income
The median household income in Candia is $119,737 and the income per person is $49,676. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Candia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,444
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.88
Candia demographics
- Population
- 4,134
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,434
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candia ›
Education in Candia
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Candia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Candia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
| Auburn | 6,119 | $153,253 | $600,300 | $1,893 |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | $72,500 | $243,600 | $1,281 |
| Chester | 5,300 | $142,212 | $552,300 | — |
| Deerfield | 4,932 | $131,563 | $421,000 | $1,593 |
| Raymond | 10,900 | $104,597 | $370,400 | $1,376 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
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What is the median household income in Candia, NH?
The median household income in Candia is $119,737, 21% 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 Candia?
The median home value in Candia is $415,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Candia?
The median gross rent in Candia is $1,213 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Candia, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Candia?
The median age in Candia is 48.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Candia?
The average commute to work in Candia is 34 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candia?
The unemployment rate in Candia is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candia?
27.7% of adults in Candia 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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