Living in Holderness, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holderness · Census data 2020–2024
Holderness has 1,917 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $107,863 (9% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $363,100, the median rent is $2,068/month.
Holderness at a glance
- Population
- 1,917
- Median age
- 39.4State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $107,863State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $363,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,068/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Holderness a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holderness
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holderness the median home value is $363,100, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,068 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,022 a month in housing costs.
Holderness median household income
The median household income in Holderness is $107,863 and the income per person is $58,501. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Holderness: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,514
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.07
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Holderness has many vacation and second homes.
Holderness demographics
- Population
- 1,917
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 867
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holderness ›
Education in Holderness
55.7% of adults 25 and older in Holderness have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 27.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holderness
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Holderness vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holderness | 1,917 | $107,863 | $363,100 | $2,068 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Center Harbor | 955 | $104,313 | $463,800 | — |
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Center Sandwich | 101 | $102,083 | $392,500 | — |
| Sandwich | 1,757 | $140,694 | $437,700 | $1,679 |
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
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What is the median household income in Holderness, NH?
The median household income in Holderness is $107,863, 9% 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 Holderness?
The median home value in Holderness is $363,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Holderness?
The median gross rent in Holderness is $2,068 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Holderness, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Holderness?
The median age in Holderness is 39.4 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Holderness?
The average commute to work in Holderness is 27 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holderness?
The unemployment rate in Holderness is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holderness?
55.7% of adults in Holderness 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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