Living in Dalton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dalton · Census data 2020–2024
Dalton has 916 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $81,429 (18% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $191,400, the median rent is $900/month.
Dalton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dalton at a glance
- Population
- 916
- Median age
- 44.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $81,429State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $191,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Dalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dalton the median home value is $191,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Dalton median household income
The median household income in Dalton is $81,429 and the income per person is $36,098. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Dalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 570
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 31.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.36
31.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dalton has many vacation and second homes.
Dalton demographics
- Population
- 916
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dalton ›
Education in Dalton
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Dalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dalton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Dalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 916 | $81,429 | $191,400 | $900 |
| Gilman | 165 | $57,788 | $98,500 | $1,279 |
| Whitefield | 2,516 | $63,125 | $240,400 | $1,077 |
| Lunenburg | 1,267 | $53,125 | $164,000 | $1,025 |
| Littleton | 6,040 | $56,746 | $282,900 | $940 |
| Concord | 1,145 | $73,304 | $159,300 | $1,111 |
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
| Bethlehem | 2,537 | $85,029 | $288,300 | $1,174 |
| Guildhall | 371 | $115,000 | $321,200 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Dalton, NH?
The median household income in Dalton is $81,429, 18% 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 Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $191,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Dalton?
The median gross rent in Dalton is $900 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Dalton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Dalton?
The median age in Dalton is 44.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Dalton?
The average commute to work in Dalton is 20 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dalton?
The unemployment rate in Dalton is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dalton?
20.6% of adults in Dalton 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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