Gilford Town, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,785 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,423 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$388,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$879 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 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 20 18
Feb 3 15 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Schools

Gilford Elementary School
2 miles, N 4.1 star
Gilford High School
2 miles, N 4.1 star
Gilford Middle School
2 miles, N 3.7 star
Woodland Heights Elementary School
4 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Lakes Region Community College
4 miles, W 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Laconia
5 miles, NW 1 star
NHTI-Concord's Community College
22 miles, SW 1.9 star
Plymouth State University
23 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Lakes Region General Hospital
4 miles, NW 3.2 star
Huggins Hospital
10 miles, E 5 star
Franklin Regional Hospital
14 miles, W 3.2 star
Speare Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
41 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
54 miles, E 1.9 star