Living in Sanbornton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanbornton · Census data 2020–2024
Sanbornton has 3,053 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $113,750 (15% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $452,300, the median rent is $1,289/month.
Sanbornton at a glance
- Population
- 3,053
- Median age
- 41.9State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $113,750State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $452,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,289/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sanbornton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sanbornton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanbornton the median home value is $452,300, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,371 a month in housing costs.
Sanbornton median household income
The median household income in Sanbornton is $113,750 and the income per person is $47,937. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Sanbornton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,554
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.72
Sanbornton demographics
- Population
- 3,053
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,117
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanbornton ›
Education in Sanbornton
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Sanbornton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanbornton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Sanbornton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $250,000 | $998 |
| Franklin | 8,799 | $71,648 | $262,200 | $1,110 |
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
| Northfield | 4,971 | $92,917 | $288,500 | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in Sanbornton, NH?
The median household income in Sanbornton is $113,750, 15% 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 Sanbornton?
The median home value in Sanbornton is $452,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Sanbornton?
The median gross rent in Sanbornton is $1,289 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Sanbornton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Sanbornton?
The median age in Sanbornton is 41.9 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Sanbornton?
The average commute to work in Sanbornton is 31 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanbornton?
The unemployment rate in Sanbornton is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanbornton?
39.7% of adults in Sanbornton 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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