What are the schools like in Hinsdale, NH?

Hinsdale is served primarily by Hinsdale School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale?

The median household income in Hinsdale, NH is $96,161 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Hinsdale, NH?

Hinsdale has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.8 inches.

Hinsdale, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hinsdale, NH affordable or expensive?

Hinsdale's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinsdale is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,700 and the median rent is $1,015 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hinsdale, NH?

Hinsdale has a violent crime rate of 571.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2732.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinsdale, NH a Good Place to Live?

Hinsdale is a small town of 1,432 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $96,161 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Hinsdale stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Hinsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hinsdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.9

Hinsdale's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hinsdale costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hinsdale, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,015	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,161	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Hinsdale's violent crime rate is 571.4 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

571.4 /100k

Property Crime

2732.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hinsdale is served primarily by Hinsdale School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinsdale, NH	National Avg
School District	Hinsdale School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinsdale sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 59.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinsdale, NH
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	59.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hinsdale, NH	National Avg
Population	1,432	—
Median Age	55.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Algiers, VT 5 mi Winchester, NH 5 mi Brattleboro, VT 6 mi Northfield, MA 6 mi West Brattleboro, VT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinsdale

Hinsdale, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03451

Hinsdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinsdale, NH affordable or expensive?

Hinsdale's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hinsdale roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,700 and median rent is $1,015/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinsdale, NH?

Hinsdale's violent crime rate is 571.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2732.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinsdale?

Public schools in Hinsdale are operated by Hinsdale School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinsdale, NH a good place to live?

Hinsdale, NH has a population of 1,432, a median household income of $96,161, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hinsdale?

Hinsdale averages 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 59.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinsdale?

Hinsdale, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03451.

What is the population of Hinsdale?

The population of Hinsdale, New Hampshire is 1,432 with a median age of 55.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinsdale?

Key numbers for living in Hinsdale: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $204,700, median household income $96,161, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.