C-

Twin Mountain, NH

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Affordability Score: 52/100

Population: 639 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Twin Mountain, NH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 639 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (52/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $64,762, median home value of $258,900, median rent of $1,078 per month, and 34.0% 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 $1,287 per month (studio $988, 1BR $994, 3BR $1,702, 4BR $1,708). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $13,992 per year, consuming 22% 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. Pressure points are housing, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 1.7% and poverty 4.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$64,762
Median household income
Education C
34.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.0x
Home value $258,900 vs income
Commute B-
22 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,287/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$13,992/yr
Center-based infant care (22% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$64,762
▲ 4% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,369
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$258,900
▼ 6% vs national
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
Owner Occupied
91.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,287/mo
▲ 7% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$988
1BR
$994
2BR
$1,287
3BR
$1,702
4BR
$1,708

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
▲ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
60.3%
Median Age
62.3
Avg. Commute
22 min
▼ 4 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$13,992/yr
22% of income
Toddler (Center)
$13,255/yr
Preschool (Center)
$11,629/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,434/yr

What This Means

Twin Mountain, NH receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 639. Challenges include housing and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Twin Mountain, NH affordable?
Twin Mountain, NH receives an overall affordability grade of C- (52/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $64,762. Median home value is $258,900.
What is the cost of living in Twin Mountain?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,078/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,287/mo. Infant childcare $13,992/yr. Median home value $258,900.
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 →