Living in Westmoreland, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmoreland · Census data 2020–2024
Westmoreland has 2,237 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $104,444 (5% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $351,800, the median rent is $1,354/month.
Westmoreland at a glance
- Population
- 2,237
- Median age
- 55.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $104,444State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $351,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,354/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Westmoreland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westmoreland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmoreland the median home value is $351,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,224 a month in housing costs.
Westmoreland median household income
The median household income in Westmoreland is $104,444 and the income per person is $48,743. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Westmoreland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 941
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.35
Westmoreland demographics
- Population
- 2,237
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 904
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmoreland ›
Education in Westmoreland
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Westmoreland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmoreland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Westmoreland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland | 2,237 | $104,444 | $351,800 | $1,354 |
| Putney | 2,622 | $79,706 | $300,000 | $508 |
| Chesterfield | 3,622 | $102,370 | $373,500 | $1,324 |
| Surry | 1,052 | $110,125 | $331,400 | $1,955 |
| Keene | 22,939 | $78,445 | $252,500 | $1,342 |
| Westminster | 497 | $81,000 | $313,600 | $749 |
| Walpole | 3,690 | $82,617 | $319,800 | $1,165 |
| West Swanzey | 1,188 | $47,090 | $193,400 | $1,645 |
| Dummerston | 2,090 | $101,696 | $335,300 | $1,392 |
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What is the median household income in Westmoreland, NH?
The median household income in Westmoreland is $104,444, 5% 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 Westmoreland?
The median home value in Westmoreland is $351,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Westmoreland?
The median gross rent in Westmoreland is $1,354 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Westmoreland, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Westmoreland?
The median age in Westmoreland is 55.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Westmoreland?
The average commute to work in Westmoreland is 23 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmoreland?
The unemployment rate in Westmoreland is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmoreland?
47.2% of adults in Westmoreland 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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