Living in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tuftonboro · Census data 2020–2024
Tuftonboro has 2,569 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $100,574 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $462,300, the median rent is $1,311/month.
Tuftonboro at a glance
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 51.9State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $100,574State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $462,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Tuftonboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tuftonboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tuftonboro the median home value is $462,300, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,038 a month in housing costs.
Tuftonboro median household income
The median household income in Tuftonboro is $100,574 and the income per person is $44,136. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Tuftonboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,495
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 58.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
58.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tuftonboro has many vacation and second homes.
Tuftonboro demographics
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 1,046
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tuftonboro ›
Education in Tuftonboro
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Tuftonboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tuftonboro
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Tuftonboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuftonboro | 2,569 | $100,574 | $462,300 | $1,311 |
| Melvin Village | 324 | $101,298 | $428,300 | — |
| Moultonborough | 5,126 | $106,693 | $644,200 | $1,452 |
| Suissevale | 230 | $100,795 | $462,500 | — |
| Wolfeboro | 6,571 | $94,375 | $546,500 | $1,103 |
| Ossipee | 4,521 | $90,521 | $325,500 | $1,601 |
| Meredith | 6,758 | $87,019 | $480,100 | $1,149 |
| Gilford | 7,830 | $116,635 | $456,500 | $1,150 |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tuftonboro, NH?
The median household income in Tuftonboro is $100,574, 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 Tuftonboro?
The median home value in Tuftonboro is $462,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Tuftonboro?
The median gross rent in Tuftonboro is $1,311 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Tuftonboro, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Tuftonboro?
The median age in Tuftonboro is 51.9 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Tuftonboro?
The average commute to work in Tuftonboro is 30 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tuftonboro?
The unemployment rate in Tuftonboro is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tuftonboro?
37.6% of adults in Tuftonboro 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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