What are the schools like in Plymouth, NH?

Plymouth is served primarily by Campton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Plymouth?

The median household income in Plymouth, NH is $62,172 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Plymouth, NH?

Plymouth has an average high temperature of 28.8°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Plymouth, NH affordable or expensive?

Plymouth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plymouth is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,500 and the median rent is $1,226 per month.

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

Plymouth has a violent crime rate of 136.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1652.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plymouth, NH a Good Place to Live?

Plymouth is a small town of 4,428 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $62,172 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Plymouth stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Plymouth 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: 102.2

Plymouth's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plymouth costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plymouth, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,226	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,172	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plymouth's violent crime rate is 136.4 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.4 /100k

Property Crime

1652.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Plymouth is served primarily by Campton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plymouth, NH	National Avg
School District	Campton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plymouth sees average highs of 28.8°F in January and 79.9°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plymouth, NH
Average High — January	28.8°F
Average High — July	79.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.3"

Demographics

Metric	Plymouth, NH	National Avg
Population	4,428	—
Median Age	24.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	11.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ashland, NH 5 mi New Hampton, NH 9 mi Bristol, NH 9 mi Meredith, NH 12 mi Center Sandwich, NH 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Plymouth

Plymouth, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03264

Plymouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plymouth, NH affordable or expensive?

Plymouth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plymouth roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $240,500 and median rent is $1,226/month.

What is the crime rate in Plymouth, NH?

Plymouth's violent crime rate is 136.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1652.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plymouth?

Public schools in Plymouth are operated by Campton School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plymouth, NH a good place to live?

Plymouth, NH has a population of 4,428, a median household income of $62,172, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Plymouth?

Plymouth averages 28.8°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 68.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plymouth?

Plymouth, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03264.

What is the population of Plymouth?

The population of Plymouth, New Hampshire is 4,428 with a median age of 24.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plymouth?

Key numbers for living in Plymouth: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $240,500, median household income $62,172, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plymouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.