Living in Francestown, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Francestown · Census data 2020–2024
Francestown has 1,398 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $104,063 (5% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $408,200, the median rent is $1,358/month.
Francestown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Francestown at a glance
- Population
- 1,398
- Median age
- 51.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $104,063State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $408,200State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Francestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Francestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Francestown the median home value is $408,200, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,427 a month in housing costs.
Francestown median household income
The median household income in Francestown is $104,063 and the income per person is $54,070. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Francestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 712
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.44
Francestown demographics
- Population
- 1,398
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 573
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Francestown ›
Education in Francestown
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Francestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Francestown
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Francestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francestown | 1,398 | $104,063 | $408,200 | $1,358 |
| Bennington | 1,588 | $83,875 | $267,300 | $1,292 |
| Greenfield | 1,730 | $103,603 | $350,300 | $1,135 |
| Deering | 1,938 | $101,250 | $309,900 | $1,306 |
| Lyndeborough | 1,616 | $116,964 | $390,900 | $1,482 |
| New Boston | 6,165 | $154,250 | $481,100 | $1,193 |
| Weare | 9,170 | $118,271 | $396,300 | $1,541 |
| Mont Vernon | 2,636 | $158,036 | $526,300 | $1,104 |
| Antrim | 2,692 | $86,648 | $298,800 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Francestown, NH?
The median household income in Francestown is $104,063, 5% higher 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 Francestown?
The median home value in Francestown is $408,200, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Francestown?
The median gross rent in Francestown is $1,358 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Francestown, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Francestown?
The median age in Francestown is 51.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Francestown?
The average commute to work in Francestown is 42 minutes; 27.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Francestown?
The unemployment rate in Francestown is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Francestown?
52.9% of adults in Francestown 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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