What percentage of people rent in Gilford, NH?
6.9% (±3.1 points) of the occupied homes in Gilford, NH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 210 renting households against 2,834 that own their home.
In Gilford, the share of households that rent went from 15.5% in 2015–2019 to 6.9% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 6.9% (±3.1 points)
- Renting households
- 210 (±98)
- Median renter income
- $29,091 (±$11,229)
Who rents and who owns in Gilford
| Gilford | Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | 19.9% (±1.9 points) | 27.2% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 210 (±98) | 5,240 (±523) | 151,369 (±2,344) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,834 (±181) | 21,097 (±755) | 404,453 (±2,690) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $29,091 (±$11,229) | $43,562 (±$7,275) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $121,200 (±$9,168) | $106,397 (±$3,817) | $118,067 (±$1,173) | $100,009 |
In Gilford, the renter share is lower than in Belknap County (19.9%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (27.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Belknap County, Gilford ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 234.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Gilford has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 15.5% (±5.1 points) | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | −8.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 (±$131) | $1,150 (±$747) | +10.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $84,192 (±$8,704) | $116,635 (±$11,098) | +38.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Gilford
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford | — | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Gilmanton | 6.1 mi | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Belmont | 6.2 mi | 17.9% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
| Laconia | 6.6 mi | 35.8% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Alton | 7.1 mi | 6.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont (community) | 7.5 mi | 20.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfeboro (community) | 9.7 mi | 15.9% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Meredith | 9.9 mi | 24.2% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Tilton | 11 mi | 33.3% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gilmanton, NH (0.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belmont, NH (17.9%), Laconia, NH (35.8%), Wolfeboro (community), NH (15.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Belknap County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tilton | 33.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Meredith | 24.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Belmont | 17.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Sanbornton | 14.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | New Hampton | 12.3% (±7.0 points) |
| 7 | Center Harbor | 9.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Gilford | 6.9% (±3.1 points) |
| 9 | Barnstead | 6.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 10 | Alton | 6.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 11 | Gilmanton | 0.8% (±0.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Belknap County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Gilford
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Gilford, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Gilford beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Gilford, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Gilford
How many renters are there in Gilford?
Gilford has an estimated 210 (±98) renting households, 6.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Gilford?
In Gilford, the share of households that rent went from 15.5% in 2015–2019 to 6.9% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Gilford?
A renting household in Gilford has 1.4 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Gilford?
The median renting household in Gilford, NH has an income of $29,091 (±$11,229) a year, against $121,200 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilford town, Belknap County, New Hampshire
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Gilford at a glance
- Rent burden in Gilford
- Income and affordability in Gilford
- Home values in Gilford
- Homeowner costs in Gilford
- Property taxes in Gilford
- Types of homes in Gilford
- Bedrooms in Gilford
- Age of homes in Gilford
- Heating fuel in Gilford
- Commute and cars in Gilford
- Crime reported to police in Gilford
- Population growth in Gilford
- How long people stay in Gilford
- Crowding and facilities in Gilford
- New Hampshire landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Belknap County
- New Hampshire places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in New Hampshire