At a Glance
Median Income
$34,063
$14,793 per capita
Home Value
$67,100
Zillow: $139,142
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Rarden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rarden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rarden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rarden residents earn a median household income of $34,063 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,793. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rarden is $67,100 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,142. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Rarden reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
3.8% of adults in Rarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rarden has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,063
Per Capita$14,793
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,100
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$139,142
Housing Units99
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,619/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation639 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute51 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rarden was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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