Living in Gilford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilford · Census data 2020–2024
Gilford has 7,830 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $116,635 (18% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $456,500, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Gilford at a glance
- Population
- 7,830
- Median age
- 48.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $116,635State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $456,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gilford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilford the median home value is $456,500, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,312 a month in housing costs.
Gilford median household income
The median household income in Gilford is $116,635 and the income per person is $55,713. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Gilford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,213
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 41.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.57
41.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilford has many vacation and second homes.
Gilford demographics
- Population
- 7,830
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 3,044
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilford ›
Education in Gilford
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Gilford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Gilford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford | 7,830 | $116,635 | $456,500 | $1,150 |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | $117,088 | $363,700 | $1,125 |
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| Alton | 5,994 | $113,715 | $430,400 | — |
| Meredith | 6,758 | $87,019 | $480,100 | $1,149 |
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Tuftonboro | 2,569 | $100,574 | $462,300 | $1,311 |
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What is the median household income in Gilford, NH?
The median household income in Gilford is $116,635, 18% 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 Gilford?
The median home value in Gilford is $456,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Gilford?
The median gross rent in Gilford is $1,150 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Gilford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Gilford?
The median age in Gilford is 48.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Gilford?
The average commute to work in Gilford is 22 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gilford?
The unemployment rate in Gilford is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilford?
45.4% of adults in Gilford 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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