State House District Belknap 05, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
13,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,267 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$315,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,061 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,037 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hampshire
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Hampshire
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 3 16 22
Mar 3 14 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 3 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Elm Street School
1 miles, S 1.9 star
Laconia Christian Academy
2 miles, NW 1 star
Laconia Middle School
3 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Laconia
4 miles, S 1 star
Lakes Region Community College
5 miles, S 1.9 star
Plymouth State University
16 miles, N 2.3 star
NHTI-Concord's Community College
24 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Lakes Region General Hospital
4 miles, S 3.2 star
Franklin Regional Hospital
12 miles, SW 3.2 star
Huggins Hospital
14 miles, E 5 star
Speare Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Manchester Airport
44 miles, S 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
59 miles, E 1.9 star