Living in Conway, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conway · Census data 2020–2024
Conway has 10,141 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $64,385 (35% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $314,000, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Conway at a glance
- Population
- 10,141
- Median age
- 55State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $64,385State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $314,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Conway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Conway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conway the median home value is $314,000, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,860 a month in housing costs.
Conway median household income
The median household income in Conway is $64,385 and the income per person is $44,817. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Conway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,151
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.08
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Conway has many vacation and second homes.
Conway demographics
- Population
- 10,141
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 4,790
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conway ›
Education in Conway
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Conway have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conway
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Conway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 10,141 | $64,385 | $314,000 | $1,095 |
| North Conway | 2,041 | $71,198 | $435,000 | $966 |
| Eaton | 501 | $79,063 | $377,300 | — |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Madison | 2,680 | $102,697 | $388,700 | $1,556 |
| Chatham | 430 | $66,042 | $362,900 | — |
| Brownfield | 1,830 | $60,889 | $287,500 | $1,617 |
| Bartlett | 3,281 | $59,754 | $371,400 | $1,676 |
| Albany | 790 | $67,639 | $248,300 | $1,194 |
More for people moving to Conway
Conway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Conway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Conway, NH?
The median household income in Conway is $64,385, 35% lower 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 Conway?
The median home value in Conway is $314,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Conway?
The median gross rent in Conway is $1,095 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Conway, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 8%.
What is the median age in Conway?
The median age in Conway is 55 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Conway?
The average commute to work in Conway is 21 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conway?
The unemployment rate in Conway is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conway?
37.9% of adults in Conway 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.
Last updated: