Living in Lempster, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lempster · Census data 2020–2024
Lempster has 953 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $86,607 (13% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $241,900.
Lempster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lempster at a glance
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 50.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $86,607State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $241,900State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Lempster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lempster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lempster the median home value is $241,900, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
Lempster median household income
The median household income in Lempster is $86,607 and the income per person is $40,048. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Lempster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 612
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.83
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lempster has many vacation and second homes.
Lempster demographics
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 337
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lempster ›
Education in Lempster
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Lempster have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lempster
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Lempster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lempster | 953 | $86,607 | $241,900 | — |
| Goshen | 1,042 | $70,417 | $255,600 | $1,938 |
| Acworth | 851 | $82,917 | $273,000 | $1,352 |
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
| Unity | 1,375 | $87,500 | $276,100 | $1,625 |
| Marlow | 855 | $110,455 | $325,400 | $1,154 |
| Newport | 6,375 | $80,341 | $225,900 | $1,365 |
| Langdon | 805 | $97,917 | $281,900 | $1,417 |
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lempster, NH?
The median household income in Lempster is $86,607, 13% 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 Lempster?
The median home value in Lempster is $241,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Lempster, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Lempster?
The median age in Lempster is 50.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Lempster?
The average commute to work in Lempster is 37 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lempster?
The unemployment rate in Lempster is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lempster?
28.5% of adults in Lempster 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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