Cost of Living in Littleton, NH

Population 4,211 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $47,879, median household incomes in Littleton land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators.

Littleton lies roughly 95 miles north of the nearest major metro, Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 70
Rent 67

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Littleton

The median home value in Littleton is $213,200 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $878/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,879/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 54.9°F and lows of 30.2°F. Overall, Littleton has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$213,200
30% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$202,220
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$878/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,104
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,548
3 BR
$2,019
4 BR
$2,140
Owner-occupied 44.6%
Renter-occupied 55.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$878
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,492/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
15.9 min
41% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
53.3%
Carpooled
21.7%
Walked
16.9%
Bicycle
1.4%
Work from home
6.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$47,879
36% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,125
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.0%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 36.1
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.9°F
Avg Low
30.2°F
Annual Precip
37"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273140546776807871584533
Low °F 5516293948535144342513
Precip" 2.121.452.062.893.783.944.453.723.643.662.892.44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
85.2%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
230
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
15
Public schools
1,569
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Littleton, NH?

Littleton has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Littleton, NH?

The median gross rent in Littleton is $878 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Littleton?

The median home value in Littleton is $213,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Littleton?

The median household income in Littleton is $47,879 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Littleton, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Littleton is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Littleton, NH affordable?

Yes, Littleton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Littleton?

Littleton has average high temperatures of 54.9°F and average lows of 30.2°F. Annual precipitation is 37". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Littleton at a Glance

Population
4,211
Median Income
$47,879
Home Value
$213,200
Median Rent
$878/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
54.9°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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