At a Glance
Median Income
$68,427
$42,679 per capita
Home Value
$308,800
Zillow: $424,776
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
3,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $68,427 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,679. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laconia is $308,800 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,776. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 37.9% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Laconia reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,236/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Laconia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laconia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population16,982
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,427
Per Capita$42,679
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A
Home Value$308,800
Rent$1,180
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$424,776
Housing Units10,073
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property3,236/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary194/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation657 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Laconia was founded in 1855.
The median home in Laconia was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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