Living in Newbury, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newbury · Census data 2020–2024
Newbury has 2,027 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $116,477 (18% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $463,400.
Newbury at a glance
- Population
- 2,027
- Median age
- 53.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $116,477State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $463,400State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Newbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newbury the median home value is $463,400, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,435 a month in housing costs.
Newbury median household income
The median household income in Newbury is $116,477 and the income per person is $55,570. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Newbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,526
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 47.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.52
47.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Newbury has many vacation and second homes.
Newbury demographics
- Population
- 2,027
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 805
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newbury ›
Education in Newbury
53% of adults 25 and older in Newbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newbury
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Newbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
| Goshen | 1,042 | $70,417 | $255,600 | $1,938 |
| Sutton | 2,239 | $130,313 | $362,600 | $1,656 |
| Sunapee | 3,416 | $101,393 | $393,000 | $1,713 |
| Bradford | 1,565 | $108,015 | $341,700 | $1,507 |
| New London | 4,433 | $107,773 | $554,100 | $1,594 |
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
| Lempster | 953 | $86,607 | $241,900 | — |
| Newport | 6,375 | $80,341 | $225,900 | $1,365 |
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What is the median household income in Newbury, NH?
The median household income in Newbury is $116,477, 18% 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 Newbury?
The median home value in Newbury is $463,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Newbury, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Newbury?
The median age in Newbury is 53.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Newbury?
The average commute to work in Newbury is 33 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newbury?
The unemployment rate in Newbury is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newbury?
53% of adults in Newbury 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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