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New London, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,398 Population 1,259/sq mi density
$85,938 Median Income $24,460 per capita
$365,800 Home Value $686,070 Zillow
$1,558 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 649 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,938 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$365,800 home value, $1,558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New London, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,938
14% above
$24,460 per capita
Home Value
$365,800
30% above
Zillow: $686,070
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
34% above
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
59% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How New London Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
130%
Rent
134%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New London a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New London residents earn a median household income of $85,938 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,546 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New London is $365,800 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $686,070. Median rent is $1,558/month, with 33.0% 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

New London reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 649/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

53.7% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New London has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,398
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density1,259/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,938
Per Capita$24,460
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324

Housing

A
Home Value$365,800
Rent$1,558
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$686,070
Housing Units338
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property649/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary65/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,692/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,275 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in New London was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.