Living in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterville Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Waterville Valley has 290 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $105,625 (7% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $562,500, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Waterville Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waterville Valley at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 61.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $105,625State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $562,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Waterville Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waterville Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waterville Valley the median home value is $562,500, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,393 a month in housing costs.
Waterville Valley median household income
The median household income in Waterville Valley is $105,625 and the income per person is $69,044. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Waterville Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,061
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 87.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.15
87.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waterville Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Waterville Valley demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterville Valley ›
Education in Waterville Valley
71.6% of adults 25 and older in Waterville Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 41.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterville Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Waterville Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Valley | 290 | $105,625 | $562,500 | $1,150 |
| Sandwich | 1,757 | $140,694 | $437,700 | $1,679 |
| Albany | 790 | $67,639 | $248,300 | $1,194 |
| Center Sandwich | 101 | $102,083 | $392,500 | — |
| Tamworth | 2,884 | $68,036 | $366,800 | $1,110 |
| Thornton | 2,799 | $90,022 | $351,900 | $1,270 |
| Campton | 3,407 | $118,870 | $356,300 | — |
| Woodstock | 1,214 | $85,667 | $320,100 | $1,076 |
| Lincoln | 1,461 | $70,625 | $342,000 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in Waterville Valley, NH?
The median household income in Waterville Valley is $105,625, 7% higher 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 Waterville Valley?
The median home value in Waterville Valley is $562,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Waterville Valley?
The median gross rent in Waterville Valley is $1,150 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Waterville Valley, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waterville Valley?
The median age in Waterville Valley is 61.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Waterville Valley?
The average commute to work in Waterville Valley is 14 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterville Valley?
The unemployment rate in Waterville Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waterville Valley?
71.6% of adults in Waterville Valley 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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