City profile · New Hampshire · Census ACS 2023

Hinsdale, NH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hinsdale - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,382
Residents
$69,576
Median income
$214,400
Median home
$1,926
Median rent (state)

Hinsdale - the verdict

Hinsdale ranks in the 49th percentile for household income and the 13th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

49th
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
13th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hinsdale, NH

New Hampshire's Hinsdale is a small town, with 1,382 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Hinsdale households earn a median of $69,576 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Hinsdale's housing stock carries a median value of $214,400, and the median resident age is 55.5 years. Educational attainment runs 12.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 53.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Hinsdale's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3304.3 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

New Hampshire carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 104.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,926 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New Hampshire's average monthly utility costs around $307 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 60.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

1,382 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Hampshire

Median Household Income

$69,576 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

104.2 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Hampshire average

How does Hinsdale compare to other US cities?

Where Hinsdale sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 13% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at New Hampshire, Hinsdale ranks #53 of 53 New Hampshire cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hinsdale against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Hampshire only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Hampshire-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Hinsdale near the bottom of New Hampshire's cities

Among the 99 New Hampshire cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hinsdale ranks #71 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hinsdale only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#58 of 92
37th percentile in New Hampshire
Median Gross Rent
#50 of 100
42nd percentile in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
#71 of 94
24th percentile in New Hampshire
Poverty Rate
#71 of 99
0th percentile in New Hampshire
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#89 of 100
11th percentile in New Hampshire

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Hampshire only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

49thIncome percentile
13thSafety percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income · 13th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hinsdale's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hinsdale's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Hinsdale's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hinsdale's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$214,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hinsdale $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hinsdale, NH Hinsdale, NH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hinsdale, NH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hinsdale, NH median $69,576/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hinsdale, NH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hinsdale, NH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,382
Median Income
$69,576
Median Home Value
$214,400
Median Age
55.5
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
53.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3304.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
571.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2732.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.0%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.6%
Work from Home
11.3%

Based on 620 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Hampshire - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$105
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$307
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Hampshire state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Hampshire state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hinsdale sits in

Cost of Living Index
104.2
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,926/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
60.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Hampshire

Woodsville
1,387 people
Contoocook
1,370 people
Winchester
1,394 people
New London
1,398 people
Ashland
1,417 people
Whitefield
1,438 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hinsdale's 1,382 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Casa Blanca, AZ
1,382 people
Tuckerman, AR
1,382 people
Cypress Quarters, FL
1,382 people
Choudrant, LA
1,382 people
Hayfield, MN
1,382 people
Hurt, VA
1,382 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hinsdale's $69,576 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Colton, CA
$69,581 median income
Forbestown, CA
$69,583 median income
Demorest, GA
$69,583 median income
Waltonville, IL
$69,583 median income
Delavan, MN
$69,583 median income
Murray, NE
$69,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hinsdale, NH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hinsdale, NH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.3% 8.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 91.3% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.4% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 8.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hinsdale compares to nearby New Hampshire cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hinsdale (this city) 1,382 $69,576
Woodsville 1,387 $56,610
Contoocook 1,370 $131,518
Winchester 1,394 $65,893
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NH FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hinsdale, NH?

What is the population of Hinsdale, NH? +

Hinsdale, NH has a population of 1,382 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale, NH? +

The median household income in Hinsdale is $69,576 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hinsdale? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hinsdale; the closest available measure is the New Hampshire state average, a cost of living index of 104.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Hampshire vary by metro area.

Is Hinsdale, NH safe? +

Hinsdale has a total crime rate of 3304.3 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hinsdale, NH? +

Homes in Hinsdale carry a median value of $214,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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