Living in Sunapee, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunapee · Census data 2020–2024
Sunapee has 3,416 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $101,393 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $393,000, the median rent is $1,713/month.
Sunapee at a glance
- Population
- 3,416
- Median age
- 56.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $101,393State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $393,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,713/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Sunapee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sunapee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunapee the median home value is $393,000, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,713 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,930 a month in housing costs.
Sunapee median household income
The median household income in Sunapee is $101,393 and the income per person is $61,256. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Sunapee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,581
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 45.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
45.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sunapee has many vacation and second homes.
Sunapee demographics
- Population
- 3,416
- Median age
- 56.7
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 1,399
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunapee ›
Education in Sunapee
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Sunapee have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 31.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunapee
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Sunapee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunapee | 3,416 | $101,393 | $393,000 | $1,713 |
| New London | 4,433 | $107,773 | $554,100 | $1,594 |
| Newport | 6,375 | $80,341 | $225,900 | $1,365 |
| Croydon | 798 | $98,333 | $317,300 | $991 |
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
| Springfield | 1,122 | $100,893 | $384,100 | $1,096 |
| Goshen | 1,042 | $70,417 | $255,600 | $1,938 |
| Grantham | 3,465 | $106,403 | $343,100 | — |
| Wilmot | 1,487 | $117,759 | $399,600 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Sunapee, NH?
The median household income in Sunapee is $101,393, about the same as 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 Sunapee?
The median home value in Sunapee is $393,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Sunapee?
The median gross rent in Sunapee is $1,713 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Sunapee, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Sunapee?
The median age in Sunapee is 56.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Sunapee?
The average commute to work in Sunapee is 33 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunapee?
The unemployment rate in Sunapee is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunapee?
50.6% of adults in Sunapee 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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