Living in North Conway, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Conway · Census data 2020–2024
North Conway has 2,041 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $71,198 (28% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $435,000, the median rent is $966/month.
North Conway at a glance
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 61.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $71,198State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $435,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $966/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Conway a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 8% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Conway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Conway the median home value is $435,000, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,183 a month in housing costs.
North Conway median household income
The median household income in North Conway is $71,198 and the income per person is $48,463. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in North Conway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,816
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.59
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Conway has many vacation and second homes.
North Conway demographics
- Population
- 2,041
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 43.9%
- Households
- 1,176
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Conway ›
Education in North Conway
37.7% of adults 25 and older in North Conway have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Conway
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
North Conway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Conway | 2,041 | $71,198 | $435,000 | $966 |
| Conway | 10,141 | $64,385 | $314,000 | $1,095 |
| Bartlett | 3,281 | $59,754 | $371,400 | $1,676 |
| Chatham | 430 | $66,042 | $362,900 | — |
| Madison | 2,680 | $102,697 | $388,700 | $1,556 |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Albany | 790 | $67,639 | $248,300 | $1,194 |
| Eaton | 501 | $79,063 | $377,300 | — |
| Jackson | 897 | $117,986 | $719,300 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in North Conway, NH?
The median household income in North Conway is $71,198, 28% 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 North Conway?
The median home value in North Conway is $435,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in North Conway?
The median gross rent in North Conway is $966 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is North Conway, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 8% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in North Conway?
The median age in North Conway is 61.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in North Conway?
The average commute to work in North Conway is 20 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Conway?
The unemployment rate in North Conway is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Conway?
37.7% of adults in North Conway 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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