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Meredith

Belknap CountyLakes RegionPopulation: 6,662

Overview

Meredith is a charming lakeside town with a vibrant downtown and beautiful scenery.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Scenic beauty
  • Charming downtown
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
  • Quality of life

Cons

  • High property values
  • Tourist crowds
  • Limited services

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
77.6°F
Winter Avg High
33.1°F
Annual Snowfall
57 in
Annual Rainfall
46.8 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
108 mi
~129 min drive
Manchester
58 mi
~72 min drive
Portsmouth
61 mi
~104 min drive
Concord
41 mi
~51 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$65,372
Per Capita Income
$48,622
Median Family Income
$100,919

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$402,400
Median Rent
$966/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.14%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
4.07%
In Labor Force
3,171
Work From Home
0.44%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.36%
Total with Degree
1,225

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.44%

👥Demographics

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

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