Bradford, NH

New Hampshire

Bradford is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 399. Residents earn $80,288 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
399 Population 505/sq mi density
$80,288 Median Income $37,843 per capita
$309,300 Home Value $452,836 Zillow
$1,352 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,288 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,300 home value, $1,352/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,288
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $309,300
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.9%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,352
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population399
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,288
Per Capita$37,843
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$13,792M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,300
Rent$1,352
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$452,836

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation729 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+96.8%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute30 min
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bradford receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bradford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bradford is $80,288, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bradford is $309,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Bradford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Bradford has a population of 399 with a density of 505 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

399
Total Population
505
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bradford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bradford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bradford is $80,288, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Bradford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,288
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,843
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
IRS Avg AGI$93,057

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,546
County GDP$13,792M

Business (County)

Restaurants343
Healthcare437
Retail551
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,715
206% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bradford is $309,300, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,352 (16% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $452,836.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,300
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$452,836

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,352
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,715
206% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
In Bradford, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bradford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death6,692/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities437

Crime Rates: Bradford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates43.2717°N, 71.9618°W
County FIPS33013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.9%
26% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score6.29
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density505/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities437
Restaurants343
Retail Stores551

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Work from Home14.6%

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