Cost of Living in Moultonborough, NH

Population 5,043 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Moultonborough is 58 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals.

Moultonborough is about 50 miles north of Manchester, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 169
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Moultonborough

The median home value in Moultonborough is $516,800 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,372/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,286/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 57.0°F and lows of 32.4°F. Overall, Moultonborough has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$516,800
69% above avg
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$973
1 BR
$1,127
2 BR
$1,395
3 BR
$1,876
4 BR
$2,328
Owner-occupied 90.5%
Renter-occupied 9.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,372
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,986/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
21.8 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.7%
Carpooled
11.8%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
2.3%
Work from home
24.7%

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
$94,286
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,033
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.7%
Graduate degree 21.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 57.8
Male median age 57
Female median age 58.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.0°F
Avg Low
32.4°F
Annual Precip
46.9"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313442566877828173594736
Low °F 7919304251565446352615
Precip" 3.362.943.604.463.694.133.883.584.044.734.354.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Moultonborough, NH?

Moultonborough has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Moultonborough, NH?

The median gross rent in Moultonborough is $1,372 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Moultonborough?

The median home value in Moultonborough is $516,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Moultonborough?

The median household income in Moultonborough is $94,286 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Moultonborough, NH?

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

Is Moultonborough, NH affordable?

Moultonborough is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Moultonborough?

Moultonborough has average high temperatures of 57.0°F and average lows of 32.4°F. Annual precipitation is 46.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Moultonborough at a Glance

Population
5,043
Median Income
$94,286
Home Value
$516,800
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
57.0°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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