At a Glance
Median Income
$68,015
$29,601 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
Zillow: $175,320
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
21.3% smoking rate
How Lavalette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lavalette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lavalette a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lavalette residents earn a median household income of $68,015 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,601. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lavalette is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,320. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
47.2% of adults in Lavalette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lavalette has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population795
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,015
Per Capita$29,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$175,320
Housing Units313
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation567 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lavalette was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.