Living in Greenland, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenland · Census data 2020–2024
Greenland has 4,106 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $162,837 (64% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $662,800, the median rent is $2,331/month.
Greenland at a glance
- Population
- 4,106
- Median age
- 48.4State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $162,837State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $662,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,331/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Greenland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenland the median home value is $662,800, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,331 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,059 a month in housing costs.
Greenland median household income
The median household income in Greenland is $162,837 and the income per person is $83,889. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Greenland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,702
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.50
Greenland demographics
- Population
- 4,106
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 1,635
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenland ›
Education in Greenland
59.6% of adults 25 and older in Greenland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.2%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Greenland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | 4,106 | $162,837 | $662,800 | $2,331 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| Stratham | 7,754 | $151,998 | $655,400 | $2,511 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| Newmarket | 9,463 | $100,845 | $455,000 | $1,671 |
| Newfields | 2,023 | $197,885 | $646,400 | $1,875 |
| Rye | 5,611 | $140,655 | $1,028,100 | $1,781 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
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What is the median household income in Greenland, NH?
The median household income in Greenland is $162,837, 64% 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 Greenland?
The median home value in Greenland is $662,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Greenland?
The median gross rent in Greenland is $2,331 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Greenland, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Greenland?
The median age in Greenland is 48.4 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Greenland?
The average commute to work in Greenland is 21 minutes; 32.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenland?
The unemployment rate in Greenland is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenland?
59.6% of adults in Greenland 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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