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Orford

Grafton CountyDartmouth–Lake SunapeePopulation: 1,237

Overview

Orford is a small town in Grafton County with a close-knit community atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.5°F
Winter Avg High
33.9°F
Annual Snowfall
60.6 in
Annual Rainfall
44.3 in
Sunny Days/Year
251
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
149 mi
~165 min drive
Manchester
100 mi
~108 min drive
Portsmouth
141 mi
~157 min drive
Concord
73 mi
~96 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$82,625
Per Capita Income
$58,958
Median Family Income
$99,583

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$275,500
Median Rent
$905/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.69%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
5.04%
In Labor Force
774
Work From Home
0.42%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.29%
Total with Degree
210

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.42%

👥Demographics

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

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