At a Glance
Median Income
$29,792
$30,613 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $329,287
Median Rent
$397/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How Littleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Littleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Littleton 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
Littleton residents earn a median household income of $29,792 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Littleton is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,287. Median rent is $397/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
22.8% of adults in Littleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Littleton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population446
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$29,792
Per Capita$30,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$397
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$329,287
Housing Units310
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,815/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation381 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Littleton was founded in 1877.
The median home in Littleton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.