Living in Croydon, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Croydon · Census data 2020–2024
Croydon has 798 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $98,333 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $317,300, the median rent is $991/month.
Croydon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Croydon at a glance
- Population
- 798
- Median age
- 43State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $98,333State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $317,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $991/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Croydon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Croydon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Croydon the median home value is $317,300, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $991 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
Croydon median household income
The median household income in Croydon is $98,333 and the income per person is $40,022. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Croydon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.81
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Croydon has many vacation and second homes.
Croydon demographics
- Population
- 798
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Croydon ›
Education in Croydon
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Croydon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Croydon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Croydon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 798 | $98,333 | $317,300 | $991 |
| Newport | 6,375 | $80,341 | $225,900 | $1,365 |
| Grantham | 3,465 | $106,403 | $343,100 | — |
| Sunapee | 3,416 | $101,393 | $393,000 | $1,713 |
| Cornish | 1,816 | $91,821 | $296,000 | $1,221 |
| Springfield | 1,122 | $100,893 | $384,100 | $1,096 |
| Claremont | 13,078 | $59,096 | $204,600 | $1,146 |
| Plainfield | 2,522 | $122,656 | $442,400 | $1,674 |
| New London | 4,433 | $107,773 | $554,100 | $1,594 |
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What is the median household income in Croydon, NH?
The median household income in Croydon is $98,333, about the same as 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 Croydon?
The median home value in Croydon is $317,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Croydon?
The median gross rent in Croydon is $991 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Croydon, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Croydon?
The median age in Croydon is 43 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Croydon?
The average commute to work in Croydon is 26 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Croydon?
The unemployment rate in Croydon is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Croydon?
21.4% of adults in Croydon 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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