Living in Meredith, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meredith · Census data 2020–2024
Meredith has 6,758 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $87,019 (12% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $480,100, the median rent is $1,149/month.
Meredith at a glance
- Population
- 6,758
- Median age
- 55.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $87,019State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $480,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,149/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Meredith a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meredith
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meredith the median home value is $480,100, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,357 a month in housing costs.
Meredith median household income
The median household income in Meredith is $87,019 and the income per person is $58,015. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Meredith: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,041
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 39.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.17
39.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Meredith has many vacation and second homes.
Meredith demographics
- Population
- 6,758
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.2%
- Households
- 3,041
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meredith ›
Education in Meredith
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Meredith have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meredith
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Meredith vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith | 6,758 | $87,019 | $480,100 | $1,149 |
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| Center Harbor | 955 | $104,313 | $463,800 | — |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Moultonborough | 5,126 | $106,693 | $644,200 | $1,452 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Suissevale | 230 | $100,795 | $462,500 | — |
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
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What is the median household income in Meredith, NH?
The median household income in Meredith is $87,019, 12% 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 Meredith?
The median home value in Meredith is $480,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Meredith?
The median gross rent in Meredith is $1,149 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Meredith, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Meredith?
The median age in Meredith is 55.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Meredith?
The average commute to work in Meredith is 26 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meredith?
The unemployment rate in Meredith is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meredith?
45.9% of adults in Meredith 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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