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Barnstead

Belknap CountyLakes RegionPopulation: 4,915

Overview

Barnstead is a small town in Belknap County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.2°F
Winter Avg High
34.1°F
Annual Snowfall
59.1 in
Annual Rainfall
48.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
263
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
83 mi
~113 min drive
Manchester
33 mi
~55 min drive
Portsmouth
35 mi
~63 min drive
Concord
20 mi
~36 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$89,303
Per Capita Income
$40,029
Median Family Income
$99,091

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$265,600
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.96%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.38%
In Labor Force
2,585
Work From Home
0.47%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4%
Total with Degree
538

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.47%

👥Demographics

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

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