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Barnstead, New Hampshire

town · Belknap County

At a glance

4,994
Population
$362,400
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$462,193
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,395/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$111,660
Median household income
42% above U.S. median
31.1 min
Average commute
97.4%
Homes with broadband
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities20% above
Taxes100% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost14% above
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 college15 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates30.9%

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

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