Alton, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
416 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,862 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$358,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$874 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$623 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Belknap County
3
Laconia Urban Area
3
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Belknap County
5
Laconia Urban Area
5
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 19
Feb 3 13 23
Mar 4 11 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 13 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NH State Senate District 6, NH State House District Belknap 07, NH
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Schools

Alton Central School (Elem)
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Prospect Mountain High School
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
New Durham Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Gilmanton Elementary School
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Lakes Region Community College
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
13 miles, NW • 1 star
NHTI-Concord's Community College
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Huggins Hospital
9 miles, NE • 5 star
Lakes Region General Hospital
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Franklin Regional Hospital
21 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
48 miles, E • 1.9 star
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