At a Glance
Median Income
$95,600
$37,120 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
Zillow: $391,607
Median Rent
$950/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jaffrey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.5% (53% 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 $391,607. 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 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,885
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density849/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,600
Per Capita$37,120
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$5,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,200
Rent$950
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$391,607
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property983/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault93/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Jaffrey was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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