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Alton

Belknap County•Lakes Region•Population: 5,894
FamiliesNature Lovers

Overview

Alton is a small rural town in Belknap County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • •Community atmosphere
  • •New Hampshire living

✗ Cons

  • •Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.6°F
Winter Avg High
34.8°F
Annual Snowfall
61 in
Annual Rainfall
48.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
262
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
95 mi
~131 min drive
Manchester
45 mi
~77 min drive
Portsmouth
41 mi
~68 min drive
Concord
32 mi
~58 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$111,875
Per Capita Income
$52,517
Median Family Income
$114,946

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$344,600
Median Rent
$577/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.5%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.37%
In Labor Force
3,255

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
Total with Degree
847

👥Demographics

Median Age
52.4 years
Avg Household Size
2.63 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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