Housing by town in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County, New Hampshire has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,167 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $999 in 2015–2019 (+16.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Barnstead has the highest median gross rent ($1,395) and New Hampton the lowest ($749).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,167 (±$72)
- Households that rent
- 19.9%
- Median household income
- $92,783
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Belknap County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | — | 6.3% | $113,715 | $430,400 | $4,183 |
| Barnstead | $1,395 | 6.4% | $111,660 | $362,400 | $6,003 |
| Belmont | $996 | 17.9% | $69,063 | $316,300 | $5,585 |
| Center Harbor | — | 9.0% | $104,313 | $463,800 | $4,667 |
| Gilford | $1,150 | 6.9% | $116,635 | $456,500 | $4,868 |
| Gilmanton | $1,125 | 0.8% | $117,088 | $363,700 | $6,235 |
| Laconia | $1,224 | 35.8% | $73,218 | $340,300 | $4,484 |
| Meredith | $1,149 | 24.2% | $87,019 | $480,100 | $5,006 |
| New Hampton | $749 | 12.3% | $95,250 | $383,700 | $4,973 |
| Sanbornton | $1,289 | 14.1% | $113,750 | $452,300 | $5,731 |
| Tilton | $948 | 33.3% | $66,667 | $216,700 | $3,622 |
Unincorporated communities in Belknap County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont (community) | $919 | 20.2% | $52,594 | $208,700 | $4,285 |
| Meredith (community) | $1,046 | 43.4% | $59,375 | $450,000 | $3,947 |
| Tilton Northfield | $998 | 49.2% | $66,705 | $250,000 | $3,553 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,200 | $65,900 |
| 2 people | $28,250 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 3 people | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 4 people | $35,300 | $58,800 | $94,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,550 | $101,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,250 | $109,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,950 | $116,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,650 | $124,250 |
How the places in Belknap County rank across New Hampshire
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Crime reported to police in Belknap County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 145 | 971 | 1,563 | 62,144 | 10 of 11 |
| 2024 | 58 | 89 | 849 | 1,298 | 65,407 | 11 of 11 |
| 2025 | 83 | 127 | 857 | 1,307 | 65,570 | 11 of 11 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Belknap County recorded 83 violent and 857 property crimes, 127 and 1,307 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Belknap County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Police Department | 17,400 | 32 | 426 |
| Gilford Police Department | 7,923 | 8 | 65 |
| Belmont Police Department | 7,450 | 13 | 73 |
| Meredith Police Department | 6,862 | 5 | 34 |
| Alton Police Department | 6,085 | 2 | 34 |
| Barnstead Police Department | 5,059 | 1 | 27 |
| Tilton Police Department | 4,150 | 14 | 165 |
| Gilmanton Police Department | 4,098 | 3 | 8 |
| Sanbornton Police Department | 3,060 | 3 | 5 |
| New Hampton Police Department | 2,435 | 2 | 18 |
| Center Harbor Police Department | 1,048 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Belknap County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03246 | 17,103 | $1,224 | $339,700 | $73,241 | 35.7% |
| 03249 | 7,830 | $1,150 | $456,500 | $116,635 | 6.9% |
| 03220 | 7,393 | $996 | $316,200 | $68,242 | 17.9% |
| 03253 | 6,707 | $1,149 | $482,700 | $84,719 | 24.5% |
| 03225 | 3,834 | $1,355 | $368,400 | $111,660 | 5.4% |
| 03809 | 3,680 | — | $387,500 | $106,397 | 9.1% |
| 03269 | 3,066 | $1,289 | $450,000 | $107,083 | 14.0% |
| 03237 | 2,575 | — | $345,400 | $111,359 | 1.1% |
| 03256 | 2,497 | $749 | $382,000 | $87,917 | 12.4% |
| 03810 | 2,314 | — | $569,200 | $148,261 | 1.5% |
| 03837 | 1,451 | — | $409,600 | $119,712 | 0.3% |
| 03218 | 1,160 | $1,469 | $346,900 | $112,500 | 9.7% |
| 03226 | 1,005 | — | $462,800 | $107,500 | 8.5% |
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Questions about Belknap County
What is the crime rate in Belknap County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Belknap County recorded 127 violent and 1,307 property crimes per 100,000 residents (83 violent and 857 property crimes in all).
Which place in Belknap County has the highest rent?
Barnstead has the highest median gross rent, $1,395 (±$75) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Belknap County has the lowest rent?
New Hampton has the lowest median gross rent, $749 (±$433) a month.
What is the median rent in Belknap County, New Hampshire?
The median gross rent in Belknap County is $1,167 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belknap County, New Hampshire
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Belknap County, NH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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