Living in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jaffrey · Census data 2020–2024
Jaffrey has 5,448 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $92,330 (7% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $245,500, the median rent is $962/month.
Jaffrey at a glance
- Population
- 5,448
- Median age
- 42.9State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $92,330State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $245,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jaffrey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jaffrey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jaffrey the median home value is $245,500, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,762 a month in housing costs.
Jaffrey median household income
The median household income in Jaffrey is $92,330 and the income per person is $51,297. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Jaffrey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,444
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.54
Jaffrey demographics
- Population
- 5,448
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 2,112
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jaffrey ›
Education in Jaffrey
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Jaffrey have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jaffrey
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Jaffrey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffrey | 5,448 | $92,330 | $245,500 | $962 |
| Dublin | 1,688 | $104,659 | $430,500 | $1,325 |
| Rindge | 6,497 | $102,679 | $415,400 | $1,123 |
| Sharon | 442 | $113,125 | $475,900 | $1,458 |
| Troy | 2,005 | $88,871 | $266,600 | $1,024 |
| Marlborough | 2,207 | $69,032 | $267,200 | $1,133 |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,278 | $100,735 | $305,900 | — |
| Peterborough | 6,408 | $98,401 | $404,500 | $1,395 |
| Harrisville | 885 | $103,036 | $430,500 | $1,611 |
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What is the median household income in Jaffrey, NH?
The median household income in Jaffrey is $92,330, 7% 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 Jaffrey?
The median home value in Jaffrey is $245,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Jaffrey?
The median gross rent in Jaffrey is $962 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Jaffrey, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Jaffrey?
The median age in Jaffrey is 42.9 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Jaffrey?
The average commute to work in Jaffrey is 25 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jaffrey?
The unemployment rate in Jaffrey is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jaffrey?
31.2% of adults in Jaffrey 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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