Cost of Living in Loudon, NH

Population 5,656 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

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

Under 25,000 residents gives Loudon a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $314,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Loudon sits roughly 20 miles north of Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Loudon

The median home value in Loudon is $314,400 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,250/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,867/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, below 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 58.3°F and lows of 36.1°F, with about 67.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Loudon has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,400
3% above avg
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,614
3 BR
$2,132
4 BR
$2,140
Owner-occupied 87.8%
Renter-occupied 12.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,250
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,864/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
27.3 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.1%
Carpooled
4.9%
Work from home
11.3%

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
$94,867
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,177
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
75% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.4%
Graduate degree 9.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.2
Male median age 48.2
Female median age 55.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.3°F
Avg Low
36.1°F
Annual Precip
42"
Annual Snowfall
67.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586978838274614837
Low °F 131523334454595749382920
Precip" 2.802.753.283.433.473.773.623.633.634.433.443.70
Snow" 17.116.913.62.50.00.00.00.00.00.82.514.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
92.5%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Loudon, NH?

Loudon has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Loudon, NH?

The median gross rent in Loudon is $1,250 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Loudon?

The median home value in Loudon is $314,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Loudon?

The median household income in Loudon is $94,867 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Loudon, NH?

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

Is Loudon, NH affordable?

Loudon is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Loudon?

Loudon has average high temperatures of 58.3°F and average lows of 36.1°F. Annual precipitation is 42". Average annual snowfall is 67.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Loudon at a Glance

Population
5,656
Median Income
$94,867
Home Value
$314,400
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
58.3°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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