Living in Stark, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stark · Census data 2020–2024
Stark has 419 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $71,750 (28% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $197,700.
Stark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stark at a glance
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 58.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $71,750State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $197,700State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Stark a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stark the median home value is $197,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,365 a month in housing costs.
Stark median household income
The median household income in Stark is $71,750 and the income per person is $41,612. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Stark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 410
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 54.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.25
54.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stark has many vacation and second homes.
Stark demographics
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stark ›
Education in Stark
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Stark have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stark
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Stark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark | 419 | $71,750 | $197,700 | — |
| Groveton | 834 | $37,321 | $104,700 | $1,022 |
| Northumberland | 1,815 | $40,268 | $120,100 | $1,018 |
| Dummer | 299 | $91,250 | $242,200 | — |
| Milan | 1,334 | $70,300 | $259,400 | $878 |
| Berlin | 9,383 | $45,180 | $131,000 | $815 |
| Stratford | 950 | $49,583 | $161,100 | $775 |
| Guildhall | 371 | $115,000 | $321,200 | $850 |
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
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What is the median household income in Stark, NH?
The median household income in Stark is $71,750, 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 Stark?
The median home value in Stark is $197,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Stark, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Stark?
The median age in Stark is 58.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Stark?
The average commute to work in Stark is 34 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stark?
The unemployment rate in Stark is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stark?
17.5% of adults in Stark 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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