Median Income
$63,553
household / year
Median Home Value
$186,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,100
gross / month
Cost of Living
100
national avg = 100

Is Tilton Northfield, NH a Good Place to Live?

Tilton Northfield is a small town of 3,035 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $63,553 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tilton Northfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tilton Northfield 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: 100.1

Tilton Northfield's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tilton Northfield costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric Tilton Northfield, NH National Avg
Median Home Value $186,800 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,100 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 44.6% 65.9%
Median Household Income $63,553 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tilton Northfield's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
73.4 /100k
Property Crime
970.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tilton Northfield is served primarily by Winnisquam Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Tilton Northfield, NH National Avg
School District Winnisquam Regional School District —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 13.3:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 95.5% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tilton Northfield sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

MetricTilton Northfield, NH
Average High — January29.7°F
Average High — July81.8°F
Annual Precipitation45.5"
Annual Snowfall61.9"

Demographics

MetricTilton Northfield, NHNational Avg
Population3,035—
Median Age46.238.9
Unemployment Rate1.8%3.7%
Avg Commute Time24.5 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)95.5%59.3%
Black or African American1.6%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%18.9%
Asian0.1%6.3%
Under 1817.7%22.2%
65 and over26.5%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklin, NH 4 mi Belmont, NH 6 mi Laconia, NH 11 mi New Hampton, NH 12 mi Loudon, NH 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Tilton Northfield

Tilton Northfield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03276

Tilton Northfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tilton Northfield's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tilton Northfield roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $186,800 and median rent is $1,100/month.
Tilton Northfield's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 970.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tilton Northfield are operated by Winnisquam Regional School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tilton Northfield, NH has a population of 3,035, a median household income of $63,553, 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.
Tilton Northfield averages 29.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tilton Northfield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03276.
The population of Tilton Northfield, New Hampshire is 3,035 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tilton Northfield: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $186,800, median household income $63,553, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tilton Northfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.