Living in Orford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orford · Census data 2020–2024
Orford has 1,295 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $92,571 (7% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $271,900, the median rent is $1,263/month.
Orford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Orford at a glance
- Population
- 1,295
- Median age
- 48.9State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $92,571State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $271,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,263/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Orford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orford the median home value is $271,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,908 a month in housing costs.
Orford median household income
The median household income in Orford is $92,571 and the income per person is $61,207. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Orford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.22
Orford demographics
- Population
- 1,295
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 584
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orford ›
Education in Orford
44% of adults 25 and older in Orford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Orford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,295 | $92,571 | $271,900 | $1,263 |
| Lyme | 1,710 | $133,906 | $645,000 | $1,418 |
| Piermont | 868 | $80,000 | $341,600 | $1,199 |
| Wentworth | 1,057 | $97,708 | $304,500 | $1,659 |
| Fairlee | 1,066 | $74,760 | $274,200 | $1,083 |
| West Fairlee | 711 | $76,500 | $237,200 | $1,113 |
| Warren | 942 | $62,981 | $237,200 | $1,167 |
| Bradford | 2,827 | $108,162 | $258,600 | $1,221 |
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
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What is the median household income in Orford, NH?
The median household income in Orford is $92,571, 7% 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 Orford?
The median home value in Orford is $271,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Orford?
The median gross rent in Orford is $1,263 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Orford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Orford?
The median age in Orford is 48.9 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Orford?
The average commute to work in Orford is 26 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orford?
The unemployment rate in Orford is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orford?
44% of adults in Orford 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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