Alton, NH
Living in Alton
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
100
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
35
Hospitals
80
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
252
Population
-534 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
36%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
42%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years38%
55 to 74 years5%
75 years and over28%
Diversity
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school33%
High school graduate7%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree36%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone58%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
+$804 (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+15% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
77%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K58%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K29%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector50%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Service50%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$65k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$231 (2010–19)
30%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197950%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
$200K to $249K70%
$300K to $399K30%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton
United States45
New Hampshire27
Belknap County29
Property Crime in Alton
United States48
New Hampshire23
Belknap County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado6
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, NH
Shortridge Academy
9 miles, E
Brewster Academy
9 miles, N
Holy Trinity School
13 miles, NW
Lakes Region Christian School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, NH
Granite State College
24 miles, SW
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
27 miles, SE
Southern New Hampshire University
31 miles, S
Plymouth State University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, NH
Huggins Hospital
9 miles, N
Lakes Region General Hospital
13 miles, NW
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Franklin Regional Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Alton, NH
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
33 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
38 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
48 miles, E