Lisbon, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 250/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,355 per capita
$167,500 Home Value $310,398 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,500 home value, $1,156/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lisbon, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$35,355 per capita
Home Value
$167,500
41% below
Zillow: $310,398
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
1% below
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
243/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Lisbon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lisbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
59%
Rent
99%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lisbon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lisbon residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,355. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lisbon is $167,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,398. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 39.2% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lisbon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 243/100K.

Education

24.9% of adults in Lisbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lisbon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population832
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$35,355
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,500
Rent$1,156
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$310,398
Housing Units427
Rent Burden39.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property243/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation658 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lisbon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.