Living in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolfeboro · Census data 2020–2024
Wolfeboro has 6,571 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $94,375 (5% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $546,500, the median rent is $1,103/month.
Wolfeboro at a glance
- Population
- 6,571
- Median age
- 57State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $94,375State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $546,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,103/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wolfeboro a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 36% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wolfeboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolfeboro the median home value is $546,500, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,378 a month in housing costs.
Wolfeboro median household income
The median household income in Wolfeboro is $94,375 and the income per person is $56,190. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Wolfeboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,394
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 36.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.29
36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wolfeboro has many vacation and second homes.
Wolfeboro demographics
- Population
- 6,571
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 2,776
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolfeboro ›
Education in Wolfeboro
45% of adults 25 and older in Wolfeboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolfeboro
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Wolfeboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfeboro | 6,571 | $94,375 | $546,500 | $1,103 |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
| Tuftonboro | 2,569 | $100,574 | $462,300 | $1,311 |
| Wakefield | 5,405 | $100,976 | $322,800 | $1,375 |
| Sanbornville | 1,317 | $126,359 | $251,100 | — |
| Ossipee | 4,521 | $90,521 | $325,500 | $1,601 |
| Melvin Village | 324 | $101,298 | $428,300 | — |
| Alton | 5,994 | $113,715 | $430,400 | — |
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in Wolfeboro, NH?
The median household income in Wolfeboro is $94,375, 5% 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 Wolfeboro?
The median home value in Wolfeboro is $546,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Wolfeboro?
The median gross rent in Wolfeboro is $1,103 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Wolfeboro, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 36% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Wolfeboro?
The median age in Wolfeboro is 57 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Wolfeboro?
The average commute to work in Wolfeboro is 24 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolfeboro?
The unemployment rate in Wolfeboro is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolfeboro?
45% of adults in Wolfeboro 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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