Living in Litchfield, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Litchfield · Census data 2020–2024
Litchfield has 8,499 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $162,036 (64% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $485,000, the median rent is $2,138/month.
Litchfield at a glance
- Population
- 8,499
- Median age
- 43.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $162,036State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $485,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,138/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Litchfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Litchfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Litchfield the median home value is $485,000, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,138 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,002 a month in housing costs.
Litchfield median household income
The median household income in Litchfield is $162,036 and the income per person is $63,220. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Litchfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,070
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.81
Litchfield demographics
- Population
- 8,499
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 3,023
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Litchfield ›
Education in Litchfield
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Litchfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Litchfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Litchfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 8,499 | $162,036 | $485,000 | $2,138 |
| East Merrimack | 5,081 | $87,311 | $291,500 | $1,952 |
| Merrimack | 28,164 | $127,219 | $458,600 | $1,932 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
| Hudson | 25,557 | $124,213 | $438,900 | $1,735 |
| Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $403,900 | $1,737 |
| Amherst | 11,861 | $153,196 | $537,600 | $1,462 |
| Bedford | 23,746 | $167,418 | $612,100 | $2,099 |
| Windham | 16,038 | $189,583 | $723,300 | $3,218 |
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What is the median household income in Litchfield, NH?
The median household income in Litchfield is $162,036, 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 Litchfield?
The median home value in Litchfield is $485,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Litchfield?
The median gross rent in Litchfield is $2,138 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Litchfield, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Litchfield?
The median age in Litchfield is 43.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Litchfield?
The average commute to work in Litchfield is 29 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Litchfield?
The unemployment rate in Litchfield is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Litchfield?
46.7% of adults in Litchfield 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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