Living in Deering, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deering · Census data 2020–2024
Deering has 1,938 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $101,250 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $309,900, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Deering at a glance
- Population
- 1,938
- Median age
- 48.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $101,250State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $309,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Deering a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Deering
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deering the median home value is $309,900, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,116 a month in housing costs.
Deering median household income
The median household income in Deering is $101,250 and the income per person is $49,539. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Deering: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 943
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.55
Deering demographics
- Population
- 1,938
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 716
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deering ›
Education in Deering
31% of adults 25 and older in Deering have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deering
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Deering vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deering | 1,938 | $101,250 | $309,900 | $1,306 |
| Bennington | 1,588 | $83,875 | $267,300 | $1,292 |
| Henniker | 6,197 | $95,206 | $356,700 | $1,081 |
| Hillsborough | 5,980 | $84,495 | $272,300 | $1,198 |
| Antrim | 2,692 | $86,648 | $298,800 | $1,040 |
| Francestown | 1,398 | $104,063 | $408,200 | $1,358 |
| Weare | 9,170 | $118,271 | $396,300 | $1,541 |
| Windsor | 254 | $103,750 | $337,500 | — |
| Greenfield | 1,730 | $103,603 | $350,300 | $1,135 |
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What is the median household income in Deering, NH?
The median household income in Deering is $101,250, 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 Deering?
The median home value in Deering is $309,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Deering?
The median gross rent in Deering is $1,306 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Deering, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Deering?
The median age in Deering is 48.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Deering?
The average commute to work in Deering is 40 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deering?
The unemployment rate in Deering is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deering?
31% of adults in Deering 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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