Living in Enfield, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enfield · Census data 2020–2024
Enfield has 4,475 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $95,474 (4% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $390,800, the median rent is $1,181/month.
Enfield at a glance
- Population
- 4,475
- Median age
- 58.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $95,474State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $390,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,181/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Enfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Enfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enfield the median home value is $390,800, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,120 a month in housing costs.
Enfield median household income
The median household income in Enfield is $95,474 and the income per person is $63,214. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Enfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,619
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.00
Enfield demographics
- Population
- 4,475
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 2,227
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 15.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enfield ›
Education in Enfield
43% of adults 25 and older in Enfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 23.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enfield
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Enfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 4,475 | $95,474 | $390,800 | $1,181 |
| Grantham | 3,465 | $106,403 | $343,100 | — |
| Canaan | 3,811 | $81,583 | $254,000 | $1,140 |
| Lebanon | 14,999 | $98,147 | $385,400 | $1,744 |
| Grafton | 1,354 | $81,563 | $267,300 | $1,243 |
| Springfield | 1,122 | $100,893 | $384,100 | $1,096 |
| Hanover | 11,685 | $169,583 | $824,900 | $2,253 |
| Plainfield | 2,522 | $122,656 | $442,400 | $1,674 |
| White River Junction | 3,364 | $77,168 | $278,800 | $1,222 |
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What is the median household income in Enfield, NH?
The median household income in Enfield is $95,474, 4% 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 Enfield?
The median home value in Enfield is $390,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Enfield?
The median gross rent in Enfield is $1,181 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Enfield, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Enfield?
The median age in Enfield is 58.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Enfield?
The average commute to work in Enfield is 24 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enfield?
The unemployment rate in Enfield is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enfield?
43% of adults in Enfield 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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