Living in Franconia, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Franconia · Census data 2020–2024
Franconia has 1,060 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $87,292 (12% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $530,300, the median rent is $1,281/month.
Franconia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Franconia at a glance
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 55.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $87,292State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $530,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Franconia a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 32% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Franconia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Franconia the median home value is $530,300, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,714 a month in housing costs.
Franconia median household income
The median household income in Franconia is $87,292 and the income per person is $60,385. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Franconia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 872
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 47.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.18
47.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Franconia has many vacation and second homes.
Franconia demographics
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 36.6%
- Households
- 455
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Franconia ›
Education in Franconia
57.9% of adults 25 and older in Franconia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Franconia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Franconia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia | 1,060 | $87,292 | $530,300 | $1,281 |
| Lincoln | 1,461 | $70,625 | $342,000 | $1,143 |
| Bethlehem | 2,537 | $85,029 | $288,300 | $1,174 |
| Sugar Hill | 658 | $154,091 | $639,700 | $1,208 |
| Easton | 356 | $106,250 | $426,100 | — |
| North Woodstock | 447 | $71,094 | $329,200 | — |
| Carroll | 659 | $64,821 | $261,500 | $1,078 |
| Lisbon | 1,583 | $65,500 | $198,000 | $1,344 |
| Woodstock | 1,214 | $85,667 | $320,100 | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in Franconia, NH?
The median household income in Franconia is $87,292, 12% 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 Franconia?
The median home value in Franconia is $530,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Franconia?
The median gross rent in Franconia is $1,281 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Franconia, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 32% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Franconia?
The median age in Franconia is 55.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Franconia?
The average commute to work in Franconia is 20 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Franconia?
The unemployment rate in Franconia is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Franconia?
57.9% of adults in Franconia 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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