Median Income
$59,041
household / year
Median Home Value
$342,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,059
gross / month
Cost of Living
103
national avg = 100

Is North Conway, NH a Good Place to Live?

North Conway is a small town of 2,079 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $59,041 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: North Conway stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All North Conway 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: 102.8

North Conway's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Conway costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric North Conway, NH National Avg
Median Home Value $342,700 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,059 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 47.7% 65.9%
Median Household Income $59,041 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Conway's violent crime rate is 61.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
61.3 /100k
Property Crime
676.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

North Conway is served primarily by Hale's Location (Carroll County) School District.

Metric North Conway, NH National Avg
School District Hale's Location (Carroll County) School District —
Elementary Schools N/A —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio N/A 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 99.4% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Conway sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 84.0 inches of snow per year.

MetricNorth Conway, NH
Average High — January30.0°F
Average High — July81.4°F
Annual Precipitation50.8"
Annual Snowfall84.0"

Demographics

MetricNorth Conway, NHNational Avg
Population2,079—
Median Age57.138.9
Unemployment Rate5.2%3.7%
Avg Commute Time15.2 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)93.6%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%18.9%
Asian3.2%6.3%
Under 1816.0%22.2%
65 and over26.2%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Conway, NH 3 mi Fryeburg, ME 7 mi Bartlett, NH 9 mi Center Ossipee, NH 20 mi Kezar Falls, ME 20 mi

ZIP Codes in North Conway

North Conway, NH is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

03860 03847

North Conway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Conway's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Conway roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $342,700 and median rent is $1,059/month.
North Conway's violent crime rate is 61.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 676.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Conway are operated by Hale's Location (Carroll County) School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Conway, NH has a population of 2,079, a median household income of $59,041, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Conway averages 30.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 84.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Conway, NH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 03860, 03847.
The population of North Conway, New Hampshire is 2,079 with a median age of 57.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Conway: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $342,700, median household income $59,041, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Conway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.