Living in Sutton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sutton · Census data 2020–2024
Sutton has 2,239 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $130,313 (32% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $362,600, the median rent is $1,656/month.
Sutton at a glance
- Population
- 2,239
- Median age
- 48.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $130,313State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $362,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sutton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sutton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sutton the median home value is $362,600, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,323 a month in housing costs.
Sutton median household income
The median household income in Sutton is $130,313 and the income per person is $62,597. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Sutton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,164
- Owner-occupied
- 95.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.3%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.63
Sutton demographics
- Population
- 2,239
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 852
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sutton ›
Education in Sutton
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Sutton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sutton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Sutton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 2,239 | $130,313 | $362,600 | $1,656 |
| Newbury | 2,027 | $116,477 | $463,400 | — |
| Warner | 2,959 | $94,022 | $353,100 | $1,219 |
| New London | 4,433 | $107,773 | $554,100 | $1,594 |
| Wilmot | 1,487 | $117,759 | $399,600 | $1,125 |
| Bradford | 1,565 | $108,015 | $341,700 | $1,507 |
| Salisbury | 1,609 | $111,591 | $363,400 | $1,917 |
| Sunapee | 3,416 | $101,393 | $393,000 | $1,713 |
| Webster | 2,227 | $107,171 | $338,500 | $1,396 |
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What is the median household income in Sutton, NH?
The median household income in Sutton is $130,313, 32% 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 Sutton?
The median home value in Sutton is $362,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Sutton?
The median gross rent in Sutton is $1,656 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Sutton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Sutton?
The median age in Sutton is 48.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Sutton?
The average commute to work in Sutton is 29 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sutton?
The unemployment rate in Sutton is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sutton?
44.3% of adults in Sutton 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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