At a Glance
Median Income
$50,721
$41,551 per capita
Home Value
$363,200
Zillow: $596,981
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Wolfeboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolfeboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolfeboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolfeboro residents earn a median household income of $50,721 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,551. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolfeboro is $363,200 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $596,981. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 30.2% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wolfeboro reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 531/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Wolfeboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolfeboro has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,420
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,721
Per Capita$41,551
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
C+
Home Value$363,200
Rent$1,111
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$596,981
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property531/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation552 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolfeboro was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.