Living in Walpole, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walpole · Census data 2020–2024
Walpole has 3,690 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $82,617 (17% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $319,800, the median rent is $1,165/month.
Walpole at a glance
- Population
- 3,690
- Median age
- 46.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $82,617State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $319,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,165/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Walpole a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walpole
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walpole the median home value is $319,800, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Walpole median household income
The median household income in Walpole is $82,617 and the income per person is $48,017. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Walpole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,747
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.44
Walpole demographics
- Population
- 3,690
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 1,513
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walpole ›
Education in Walpole
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Walpole have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walpole
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Walpole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole | 3,690 | $82,617 | $319,800 | $1,165 |
| Westminster | 497 | $81,000 | $313,600 | $749 |
| Bellows Falls | 2,891 | $56,086 | $195,600 | $1,038 |
| Alstead | 1,551 | $64,526 | $271,600 | — |
| North Walpole | 513 | $74,167 | $201,000 | $1,120 |
| Surry | 1,052 | $110,125 | $331,400 | $1,955 |
| Saxtons River | 553 | $106,250 | $183,700 | $1,188 |
| Gilsum | 716 | $80,417 | $241,500 | $1,575 |
| Langdon | 805 | $97,917 | $281,900 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Walpole, NH?
The median household income in Walpole is $82,617, 17% 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 Walpole?
The median home value in Walpole is $319,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Walpole?
The median gross rent in Walpole is $1,165 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Walpole, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Walpole?
The median age in Walpole is 46.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Walpole?
The average commute to work in Walpole is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walpole?
The unemployment rate in Walpole is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walpole?
32.9% of adults in Walpole 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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