What are the schools like in Littleton, NH?

Littleton 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 Littleton?

The median household income in Littleton, NH is $40,873 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Littleton, NH?

Littleton has an average high temperature of 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 100.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Littleton, NH affordable or expensive?

Littleton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Littleton is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,100 and the median rent is $814 per month.

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

Littleton has a violent crime rate of 99.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1339.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Littleton, NH a Good Place to Live?

Littleton is a small town of 4,587 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $40,873 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Littleton 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: 97.8

Littleton's overall cost of living index is 97.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Littleton costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Littleton, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,873	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Littleton's violent crime rate is 99.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.2 /100k

Property Crime

1339.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Littleton 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	Littleton, 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	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Littleton sees average highs of 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 100.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Littleton, NH
Average High — January	27.8°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	100.9"

Demographics

Metric	Littleton, NH	National Avg
Population	4,587	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bethlehem, NH 5 mi Gilman, VT 6 mi Whitefield, NH 8 mi Concord, VT 9 mi Lunenburg, VT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Littleton

Littleton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03561

Littleton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Littleton, NH affordable or expensive?

Littleton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Littleton roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,100 and median rent is $814/month.

What is the crime rate in Littleton, NH?

Littleton's violent crime rate is 99.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1339.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Littleton?

Public schools in Littleton 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. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Littleton, NH a good place to live?

Littleton, NH has a population of 4,587, a median household income of $40,873, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Littleton?

Littleton averages 27.8°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 100.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Littleton?

Littleton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03561.

What is the population of Littleton?

The population of Littleton, New Hampshire is 4,587 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Littleton?

Key numbers for living in Littleton: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $193,100, median household income $40,873, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Littleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.