New Hampton, NH

New Hampshire

New Hampton is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 285. Residents earn $84,583 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
285 Population 224/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $28,840 per capita
$296,700 Home Value $482,503 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
182 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$296,700 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,583
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,700
5% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 182/100K
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 72.4%
115% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population285
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$28,840
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,296M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$482,503

Crime

F
Violent182/100K
Property1,776/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary410/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.4%
High School+96.7%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is New Hampton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Hampton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. New Hampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Hampton is $84,583, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Hampton is $296,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in New Hampton is below the national average at 182 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,776 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

New Hampton is a highly educated community — 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

New Hampton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 68.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

New Hampton has a population of 285 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 55.3 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

285
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
55.3yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.4%
Female 32.6%

Race & Ethnicity

New Hampton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Hampton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Hampton is $84,583, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: New Hampton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,583
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,840
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$98,738

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,240
County GDP$4,296M

Business (County)

Restaurants240
Healthcare144
Retail301
Manufacturing78

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,324
224% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Hampton is $296,700, 5% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $482,503.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,700
5% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$482,503

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$198
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio102.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,324
224% above US avg
Effective Rate3.82%
In New Hampton, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Hampton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death7,596/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access76.6%
Healthcare Facilities144
New Hampton has a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 residents, 52% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,776 per 100,000 (9% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: New Hampton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent182.2/100K
52% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape45.5/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault136.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,776.0/100K
9% below US avg
Burglary409.8/100K
Theft1,275.1/100K
Vehicle Theft91.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
New Hampton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall68.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation634 ft (193 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates43.6106°N, 71.6528°W
County FIPS33001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (115% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 43.1%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+72.4%
115% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score6.29
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities144
Restaurants240
Retail Stores301

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Work from Home10.0%

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