Living in Laconia, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laconia · Census data 2020–2024
Laconia has 17,085 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $73,218 (26% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $340,300, the median rent is $1,224/month.
Laconia at a glance
- Population
- 17,085
- Median age
- 45.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $73,218State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $340,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,224/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Laconia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Laconia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laconia the median home value is $340,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,932 a month in housing costs.
Laconia median household income
The median household income in Laconia is $73,218 and the income per person is $46,872. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Laconia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,322
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 30%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.29
Laconia demographics
- Population
- 17,085
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 7,226
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laconia ›
Education in Laconia
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Laconia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laconia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Laconia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| Meredith | 6,758 | $87,019 | $480,100 | $1,149 |
| Gilford | 7,830 | $116,635 | $456,500 | $1,150 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Center Harbor | 955 | $104,313 | $463,800 | — |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $250,000 | $998 |
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What is the median household income in Laconia, NH?
The median household income in Laconia is $73,218, 26% 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 Laconia?
The median home value in Laconia is $340,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Laconia?
The median gross rent in Laconia is $1,224 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Laconia, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Laconia?
The median age in Laconia is 45.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Laconia?
The average commute to work in Laconia is 17 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laconia?
The unemployment rate in Laconia is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laconia?
27.2% of adults in Laconia 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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