Jaffrey, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Cheshire County County
Jaffrey, NH
At a Glance
How Jaffrey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jaffrey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jaffrey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jaffrey residents earn a median household income of $95,600 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,120. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,280 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jaffrey is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,877. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Jaffrey reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Jaffrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jaffrey 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 totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.