B+

Campton, NH

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Affordability Score: 78/100

Population: 3,427 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Campton, NH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,427 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (78/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $118,534, median home value of $356,400, median rent of per month, and 51.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,909 per month (studio $1,445, 1BR $1,455, 3BR $2,590, 4BR $2,630). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $14,785 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Campton, NH include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.9% and poverty 8.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$118,534
Median household income
Education A-
51.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $356,400 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,909/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$14,785/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$118,534
▲ 91% vs national
Per Capita Income
$52,582
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Poverty Rate
8.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$356,400
▲ 30% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
94.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,909/mo
▲ 59% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,445
1BR
$1,455
2BR
$1,909
3BR
$2,590
4BR
$2,630

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
▲ 21 ppt vs national
High School+
71.1%
Median Age
49.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$14,785/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,020/yr
Preschool (Center)
$12,292/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,994/yr

What This Means

Campton, NH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,427. This area performs well in income and education and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Campton, NH affordable?
Campton, NH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $118,534. Median home value is $356,400.
What is the cost of living in Campton?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,909/mo. Infant childcare $14,785/yr. Median home value $356,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →