Living in Thornton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thornton · Census data 2020–2024
Thornton has 2,799 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $90,022 (9% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $351,900, the median rent is $1,270/month.
Thornton at a glance
- Population
- 2,799
- Median age
- 51.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $90,022State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $351,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,270/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Thornton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thornton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thornton the median home value is $351,900, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,270 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,959 a month in housing costs.
Thornton median household income
The median household income in Thornton is $90,022 and the income per person is $50,230. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Thornton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,127
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.08
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Thornton has many vacation and second homes.
Thornton demographics
- Population
- 2,799
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,329
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thornton ›
Education in Thornton
46.3% of adults 25 and older in Thornton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thornton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Thornton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 2,799 | $90,022 | $351,900 | $1,270 |
| Woodstock | 1,214 | $85,667 | $320,100 | $1,076 |
| North Woodstock | 447 | $71,094 | $329,200 | — |
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Waterville Valley | 290 | $105,625 | $562,500 | $1,150 |
| Lincoln | 1,461 | $70,625 | $342,000 | $1,143 |
| Rumney | 1,458 | $79,444 | $309,800 | $1,064 |
| Warren | 942 | $62,981 | $237,200 | $1,167 |
| Benton | 386 | $67,895 | $288,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Thornton, NH?
The median household income in Thornton is $90,022, 9% 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 Thornton?
The median home value in Thornton is $351,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Thornton?
The median gross rent in Thornton is $1,270 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is Thornton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Thornton?
The median age in Thornton is 51.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Thornton?
The average commute to work in Thornton is 23 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thornton?
The unemployment rate in Thornton is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thornton?
46.3% of adults in Thornton 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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