Littleton, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,211 Population 498/sq mi density
$47,879 Median Income $31,125 per capita
$213,200 Home Value $357,152 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,389 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,879 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$213,200 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Littleton, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,879
36% below
$31,125 per capita
Home Value
$213,200
24% below
Zillow: $357,152
Median Rent
$878/mo
25% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
1,389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
76%
Rent
75%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Littleton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Littleton residents earn a median household income of $47,879 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,125. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% 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 Littleton is $213,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,152. Median rent is $878/month, with 30.5% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Littleton reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,389/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Littleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Littleton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,211
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,879
Per Capita$31,125
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A
Home Value$213,200
Rent$878
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$357,152
Housing Units2,353
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,389/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation1,417 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Littleton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.