Wolfeboro, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Belknap County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,420 Population 308/sq mi density
$50,721 Median Income $41,551 per capita
$363,200 Home Value $634,683 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
45 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,721 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$363,200 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolfeboro, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,721
33% below
$41,551 per capita
Home Value
$363,200
29% above
Zillow: $634,683
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
34% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
129%
Rent
96%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
12%
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 1.1% (69% 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 $634,683. 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 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,420
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,721
Per Capita$41,551
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

C+
Home Value$363,200
Rent$1,111
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$634,683
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property584/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,596/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.