What are the schools like in Lisbon, NH?

Lisbon is served primarily by Lisbon Regional School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lisbon?

The median household income in Lisbon, NH is $64,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Lisbon, NH?

Lisbon has an average high temperature of 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lisbon, NH affordable or expensive?

Lisbon's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lisbon is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,200 and the median rent is $883 per month.

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

Lisbon has a violent crime rate of 45.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 748.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lisbon, NH a Good Place to Live?

Lisbon is a small town of 872 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $64,208 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lisbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lisbon 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: 97.1

Lisbon's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lisbon costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lisbon, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.6 /100k

Property Crime

748.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lisbon is served primarily by Lisbon Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lisbon, NH	National Avg
School District	Lisbon Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lisbon sees average highs of 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 71.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lisbon, NH
Average High — January	26.4°F
Average High — July	77.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	71.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lisbon, NH	National Avg
Population	872	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mountain Lakes, NH 6 mi Woodsville, NH 8 mi Wells River, VT 9 mi Barnet, VT 9 mi North Haverhill, NH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Lisbon

Lisbon, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03585

Lisbon vs Other Cities

Lisbon, NH vs Mountain Lakes, NH Lisbon, NH vs Woodsville, NH Lisbon, NH vs Wells River, VT Lisbon, NH vs Barnet, VT Lisbon, NH vs North Haverhill, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon, NH affordable or expensive?

Lisbon's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lisbon roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,200 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Lisbon, NH?

Lisbon's violent crime rate is 45.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 748.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lisbon?

Public schools in Lisbon are operated by Lisbon Regional School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lisbon, NH a good place to live?

Lisbon, NH has a population of 872, a median household income of $64,208, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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 Lisbon?

Lisbon averages 26.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 71.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lisbon?

Lisbon, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03585.

What is the population of Lisbon?

The population of Lisbon, New Hampshire is 872 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lisbon?

Key numbers for living in Lisbon: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $147,200, median household income $64,208, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lisbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.