At a Glance
Median Income
$25,759
$16,377 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
Zillow: $55,064
Median Rent
$601/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
860/100K
14,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
31.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How New Boston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Boston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Boston a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Boston residents earn a median household income of $25,759 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,502 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Boston is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $55,064. Median rent is $601/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
New Boston reports 860 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 14,429/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in New Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Boston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,392
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,136/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$25,759
Per Capita$16,377
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$3,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent$601
Ownership33.1%
Zillow$55,064
Housing Units1,185
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent860/100K
Property14,429/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault573/100K
Burglary908/100K
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking31.1%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death16,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in New Boston was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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