What are the schools like in Whitefield, NH?

Whitefield is served primarily by White Mountains Regional School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What is the median household income in Whitefield?

The median household income in Whitefield, NH is $53,750 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 Whitefield, NH?

Whitefield has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 100.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Whitefield, NH affordable or expensive?

Whitefield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whitefield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,300 and the median rent is $962 per month.

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

Whitefield has a violent crime rate of 39.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 118.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whitefield, NH a Good Place to Live?

Whitefield is a small town of 1,332 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Whitefield 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 Whitefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Whitefield 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: 97.7

Whitefield's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whitefield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Whitefield, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whitefield's violent crime rate is 39.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.4 /100k

Property Crime

118.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Whitefield is served primarily by White Mountains Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Whitefield, NH	National Avg
School District	White Mountains Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whitefield sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 100.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whitefield, NH
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	100.9"

Demographics

Metric	Whitefield, NH	National Avg
Population	1,332	—
Median Age	52.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.3%	22.2%
65 and over	28.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gilman, VT 6 mi Lunenburg, VT 6 mi Bethlehem, NH 7 mi Lancaster, NH 8 mi Littleton, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Whitefield

Whitefield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03598

Whitefield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitefield, NH affordable or expensive?

Whitefield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Whitefield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,300 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Whitefield, NH?

Whitefield's violent crime rate is 39.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 118.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whitefield?

Public schools in Whitefield are operated by White Mountains Regional School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Whitefield, NH a good place to live?

Whitefield, NH has a population of 1,332, a median household income of $53,750, 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 Whitefield?

Whitefield averages 27.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 100.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Whitefield?

Whitefield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03598.

What is the population of Whitefield?

The population of Whitefield, New Hampshire is 1,332 with a median age of 52.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whitefield?

Key numbers for living in Whitefield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $142,300, median household income $53,750, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.