Living in Tilton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tilton · Census data 2020–2024
Tilton has 4,063 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $66,667 (33% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $216,700, the median rent is $948/month.
Tilton at a glance
- Population
- 4,063
- Median age
- 50.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $66,667State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $948/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Tilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tilton the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,275 a month in housing costs.
Tilton median household income
The median household income in Tilton is $66,667 and the income per person is $38,893. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Tilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,975
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.16
Tilton demographics
- Population
- 4,063
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 1,720
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tilton ›
Education in Tilton
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Tilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tilton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Tilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $250,000 | $998 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Franklin | 8,799 | $71,648 | $262,200 | $1,110 |
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| Northfield | 4,971 | $92,917 | $288,500 | $1,076 |
| Canterbury | 2,353 | $129,333 | $443,700 | $2,136 |
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tilton, NH?
The median household income in Tilton is $66,667, 33% 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 Tilton?
The median home value in Tilton is $216,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Tilton?
The median gross rent in Tilton is $948 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Tilton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Tilton?
The median age in Tilton is 50.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Tilton?
The average commute to work in Tilton is 25 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tilton?
The unemployment rate in Tilton is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tilton?
30.9% of adults in Tilton 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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