Living in Rumney, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rumney · Census data 2020–2024
Rumney has 1,458 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $79,444 (20% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $309,800, the median rent is $1,064/month.
Rumney is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rumney at a glance
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 44.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $79,444State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $309,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,064/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Rumney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rumney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rumney the median home value is $309,800, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,064 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,821 a month in housing costs.
Rumney median household income
The median household income in Rumney is $79,444 and the income per person is $44,544. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Rumney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 829
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 33.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.60
33.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rumney has many vacation and second homes.
Rumney demographics
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 550
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rumney ›
Education in Rumney
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Rumney have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rumney
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Rumney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney | 1,458 | $79,444 | $309,800 | $1,064 |
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Wentworth | 1,057 | $97,708 | $304,500 | $1,659 |
| Groton | 507 | $85,625 | $269,000 | $2,667 |
| Hebron | 883 | $91,071 | $589,500 | $1,429 |
| Warren | 942 | $62,981 | $237,200 | $1,167 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Thornton | 2,799 | $90,022 | $351,900 | $1,270 |
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What is the median household income in Rumney, NH?
The median household income in Rumney is $79,444, 20% 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 Rumney?
The median home value in Rumney is $309,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Rumney?
The median gross rent in Rumney is $1,064 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Rumney, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Rumney?
The median age in Rumney is 44.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Rumney?
The average commute to work in Rumney is 33 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rumney?
The unemployment rate in Rumney is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rumney?
41.9% of adults in Rumney 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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