What are the schools like in Walpole, NH?

Walpole is served primarily by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Walpole?

The median household income in Walpole, NH is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Walpole, NH?

Walpole has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.9 inches.

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

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

Walpole has a violent crime rate of 53.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 107.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walpole, NH a Good Place to Live?

Walpole is a small town of 465 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of N/A .

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

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

All Walpole city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Walpole metro area.

Metric	Walpole, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$354,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walpole's violent crime rate is 53.8 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.8 /100k

Property Crime

107.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Walpole is served primarily by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walpole, NH	National Avg
School District	Fall Mountain Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walpole sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 59.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walpole, NH
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	59.9"

Demographics

Metric	Walpole, NH	National Avg
Population	465	—
Median Age	61.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	38.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westminster, VT 1 mi North Westminster, VT 3 mi Bellows Falls, VT 4 mi North Walpole, NH 5 mi Saxtons River, VT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Walpole

Walpole, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03608

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walpole, NH affordable or expensive?

Walpole has a median home value of $354,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Walpole, NH?

Walpole's violent crime rate is 53.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 107.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walpole?

Public schools in Walpole are operated by Fall Mountain Regional School District. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walpole, NH a good place to live?

Walpole, NH has a population of 465, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Walpole?

Walpole averages 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 59.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walpole?

Walpole, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03608.

What is the population of Walpole?

The population of Walpole, New Hampshire is 465 with a median age of 61.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walpole?

Key numbers for living in Walpole: median home $354,700, median household income N/A, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walpole side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.