Living in Tamworth, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tamworth · Census data 2020–2024
Tamworth has 2,884 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $68,036 (31% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $366,800, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Tamworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,884
- Median age
- 45.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $68,036State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $366,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Tamworth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tamworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tamworth the median home value is $366,800, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,732 a month in housing costs.
Tamworth median household income
The median household income in Tamworth is $68,036 and the income per person is $34,832. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Tamworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,724
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.50
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tamworth has many vacation and second homes.
Tamworth demographics
- Population
- 2,884
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 1,147
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tamworth ›
Education in Tamworth
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Tamworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tamworth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Tamworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 2,884 | $68,036 | $366,800 | $1,110 |
| Albany | 790 | $67,639 | $248,300 | $1,194 |
| Sandwich | 1,757 | $140,694 | $437,700 | $1,679 |
| Madison | 2,680 | $102,697 | $388,700 | $1,556 |
| Center Sandwich | 101 | $102,083 | $392,500 | — |
| Waterville Valley | 290 | $105,625 | $562,500 | $1,150 |
| Suissevale | 230 | $100,795 | $462,500 | — |
| Moultonborough | 5,126 | $106,693 | $644,200 | $1,452 |
| Freedom | 1,494 | $66,136 | $389,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tamworth, NH?
The median household income in Tamworth is $68,036, 31% 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 Tamworth?
The median home value in Tamworth is $366,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Tamworth?
The median gross rent in Tamworth is $1,110 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Tamworth, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Tamworth?
The median age in Tamworth is 45.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Tamworth?
The average commute to work in Tamworth is 22 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tamworth?
The unemployment rate in Tamworth is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tamworth?
33.9% of adults in Tamworth 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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