Cost of Living in Tilton Northfield, NH

Population 3,169 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

70
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 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

Housing 68
Rent 74

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$207,800
32% below avg
Median Rent
$967/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.9x
Favors buying
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 46.4%
Renter-occupied 53.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$967
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,581/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
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
13.3%
Public transit
2.4%
Bicycle
2.4%
Work from home
2.9%

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
$59,902
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,334
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
73% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.4%
Graduate degree 9.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.2
Male median age 44.5
Female median age 42.3

🌤 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 35 — Good
84.9%
Good air days/yr
105
Max AQI recorded
218
PM2.5 days
147
Ozone days

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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