Cost of Living in Tilton Northfield, NH
Population 3,169 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Tilton Northfield a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $208,000. An unemployment rate of 1.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Tilton Northfield is about 35 miles north of Manchester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Tilton Northfield
The median home value in Tilton Northfield is $207,800 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $967/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,902/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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, Tilton Northfield has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
Tilton Northfield has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 35 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 61 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 44 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 38 | 29 | 20 |
| Precip" | 2.80 | 2.75 | 3.28 | 3.43 | 3.47 | 3.77 | 3.62 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 4.43 | 3.44 | 3.70 |
| Snow" | 17.1 | 16.9 | 13.6 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 14.3 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Tilton Northfield, NH?
Tilton Northfield has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in Tilton Northfield, NH?
The median gross rent in Tilton Northfield is $967 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Tilton Northfield?
The median home value in Tilton Northfield is $207,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Tilton Northfield?
The median household income in Tilton Northfield is $59,902 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Tilton Northfield, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Tilton Northfield is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Tilton Northfield, NH affordable?
Yes, Tilton Northfield is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Tilton Northfield?
Tilton Northfield 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.
Tilton Northfield at a Glance
- Population
- 3,169
- Median Income
- $59,902
- Home Value
- $207,800
- Median Rent
- $967/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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