How long is the commute from Gilford, NH?
Workers who live in Gilford, NH take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Gilford get to work
| Means of transportation | Gilford | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±6.4 points) | 76.4% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±5.2 points) | 13.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Gilford, the average commute is lower than in Belknap County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gilford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Belknap County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Belknap County, Gilford ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gilford
| Vehicles available | Gilford | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±5.9 points) | 31.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±5.9 points) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.8% (±5.3 points) | 26.0% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Gilford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Belknap County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gilford
| Gilford | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±5.2 points) | 13.5% (±1.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.5% (±1.0 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.3 points) | 91.9% (±1.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Gilford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Belknap County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gilford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Gilmanton | 6.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Belmont | 6.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Laconia | 6.6 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Alton | 7.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Belmont (community) | 7.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfeboro (community) | 9.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Meredith | 9.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Tilton | 11 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laconia, NH (17.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gilmanton, NH (32.9 minutes), Alton, NH (33.1 minutes), Meredith, NH (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Belknap County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Barnstead | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Sanbornton | 31.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 6 | Meredith | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Belmont | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Center Harbor | 24.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Tilton | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Gilford | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Laconia | 17.0 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Belknap County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gilford
How long is the average commute in Gilford?
Workers who live in Gilford, NH take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gilford without a car?
2.9% of households in Gilford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gilford?
16.9% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Gilford worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:28740, in state:33 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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