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Laconia, New Hampshire

city · Belknap County

At a glance

17,085
Population
$340,300
Median home value (all homes)
12% above U.S. median
$445,994
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,224/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$73,218
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
17 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
27.16%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities13% above
Taxes100% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: New Hampshire is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates27.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Laconia Economic Development
The City of Laconia provides economic development resources to help businesses start, move, or expand in Laconia and the Lakes Region, with assistance from the State of New Hampshire, Belknap County, and the City of Laconia.
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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