City profile · New Hampshire · Census ACS 2023

Laconia, NH

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

16,982
Residents
$68,427
Median income
$308,800
Median home
$1,800
Median rent (state)

Laconia - the verdict

Laconia ranks in the 48th percentile for household income and the 20th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

48th
percentile, household income
66th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
20th
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: Laconia, NH

Laconia is a small town in New Hampshire, home to 16,982 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Laconia brings in $68,427 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Home values in Laconia run a median of $308,800, and the median resident age is 44.9 years. About 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 68 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 79% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2677.6 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

New Hampshire carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New Hampshire scores 104.2 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,800 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New Hampshire's average monthly utility costs around $307 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 57.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

16,982 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Hampshire

Median Household Income

$68,427 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

104.2 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Hampshire average

How does Laconia compare to other US cities?

Here's how Laconia stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 48% higher than other cities
Home value 66% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities
Safety 20% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to New Hampshire alone, Laconia ranks #51 of 53 New Hampshire cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Laconia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Hampshire, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

48thIncome percentile
20thSafety percentile

48th percentile nationally for median household income · 20th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Laconia's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Laconia'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
Laconia'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 Laconia's home value compares nationally

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

$308,800 34th percentile more affordable than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Laconia $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 - Laconia, NH Laconia, NH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Laconia, 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 Laconia, NH median $68,427/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%
Laconia, 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 Laconia, NH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.6%

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

Population
16,982
Median Income
$68,427
Median Home Value
$308,800
Median Age
44.9
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
58.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2677.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
145.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2532.4
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
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,800 residents17,000 residents17,200 residents17,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,882 residents 17,246 residents ▲ +2.2%
Laconia's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
68
housing units authorized
Single-Family
40
detached homes
Multifamily
28
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 38
2020 64
2021 115
2022 91
2023 159
2024 68

Permit volume increased 79% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
9.4%
Other
1.0%

Based on 8,323 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 Laconia sits in

Cost of Living Index
104.2
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,800/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
57.4 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Hampshire

Lebanon
14,759 people
Claremont
13,054 people
Londonderry
12,307 people
Derry
21,668 people
Somersworth
12,060 people
Portsmouth
22,332 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Laconia's 16,982 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Massapequa Park, NY
16,985 people
Beckley, WV
16,977 people
Flowing Wells, AZ
16,989 people
Hollins, VA
17,005 people
Abington, MA
17,008 people
Rio Linda, CA
16,951 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Laconia's $68,427 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Oakland Park, FL
$68,424 median income
Adelanto, CA
$68,419 median income
Kwigillingok, AK
$68,438 median income
Georgetown, ID
$68,438 median income
Le Grand, IA
$68,438 median income
Kellogg, MN
$68,438 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Laconia, 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 Laconia, NH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.2% White 91.3% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 1.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 3.7% 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 Laconia 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
Laconia (this city) 16,982 $68,427
Lebanon 14,759 $92,288
Claremont 13,054 $54,520
Londonderry 12,307 $113,109
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NH FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Laconia, NH?

What is the population of Laconia, NH? +

16,982 people live in Laconia, NH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Laconia households earn a median of $68,427 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Laconia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Laconia; 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 Laconia, NH safe? +

Laconia has a total crime rate of 2677.6 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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 Laconia, NH? +

The median home value in Laconia is $308,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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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