Living in Littleton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Littleton · Census data 2020–2024
Littleton has 6,040 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $56,746 (43% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $282,900, the median rent is $940/month.
Littleton at a glance
- Population
- 6,040
- Median age
- 38State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $56,746State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $282,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Littleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Littleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Littleton the median home value is $282,900, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,534 a month in housing costs.
Littleton median household income
The median household income in Littleton is $56,746 and the income per person is $36,072. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Littleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,959
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.20
Littleton demographics
- Population
- 6,040
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 2,723
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Littleton ›
Education in Littleton
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Littleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Littleton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Littleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | 6,040 | $56,746 | $282,900 | $940 |
| Dalton | 916 | $81,429 | $191,400 | $900 |
| Gilman | 165 | $57,788 | $98,500 | $1,279 |
| Concord | 1,145 | $73,304 | $159,300 | $1,111 |
| Waterford | 1,279 | $109,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Lisbon | 1,583 | $65,500 | $198,000 | $1,344 |
| Sugar Hill | 658 | $154,091 | $639,700 | $1,208 |
| Lyman | 464 | $71,042 | $311,100 | $1,147 |
| Monroe | 786 | $88,150 | $312,700 | $1,104 |
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What is the median household income in Littleton, NH?
The median household income in Littleton is $56,746, 43% 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 Littleton?
The median home value in Littleton is $282,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Littleton?
The median gross rent in Littleton is $940 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Littleton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Littleton?
The median age in Littleton is 38 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Littleton?
The average commute to work in Littleton is 14 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Littleton?
The unemployment rate in Littleton is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Littleton?
25.8% of adults in Littleton 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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