Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 103 —
3% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing37% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities44% above
Taxes100% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost1% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: New Hampshire is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates16.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Belknap County Economic Development Council
Belknap EDC is a nonprofit regional development organization that identifies projects to enhance the economic vitality of Belknap County and the Greater Lakes Region, secures funding, builds partnerships, and attracts investment to create economic opportunities for local businesses and residents.
state
Monadnock Economic Dev Corp.
Monadnock Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit regional development corporation serving Southwest New Hampshire, focusing on business and development finance, real estate development, and technical advisory services, to support high-impact projects.
state
New Hampshire Economic Develiopment Division
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs is the premier resource for businesses considering expansion in, or relocation to New Hampshire, as well as people seeking a home where they can balance their careers amid the natural beauty it offers. BEA is comprised of the Division of Economic Development, Division of Planning & Community Development, and the Division of Travel & Tourism Development.
State sales taxNone
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo