At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$22,327 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
Zillow: $270,744
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
19.3% smoking rate
How Laconia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laconia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laconia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laconia residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laconia is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,744. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
11.1% of adults in Laconia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laconia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$22,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$270,744
Housing Units24
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation663 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Laconia was founded in 1816.
The median home in Laconia was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.