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Meredith, NH

Census-designated place in Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Population

2,617

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

897

ZIP codes

0

Meredith and its ZIP codes

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Meredith at a glance

  • Meredith is about 5.8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,375 a year, 40% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,000 (12% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,046 a month.

Local data for Meredith, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Meredith, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,375

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$450,000

Median rent

$1,046/mo

Homeownership

56.6%

Bachelor's or higher

36.1%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,044), German Americans (368), Italian Americans (340).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Belknap County. PPP loans are for Meredith.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,397

25,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$85,305

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$604M

FY 2026, $9,473 per person

Belknap County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Meredith, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.6%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home21.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Meredith, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

551

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

156

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 13°F

47.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Meredith, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.9%

U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Meredith

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LaconiaCity6.1 mi19.8
AshlandCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.3
SuissevaleCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.2
New HamptonCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.3
Melvin VillageCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.6
Center SandwichCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
PlymouthCensus-designated place12 mi5.9
BristolCensus-designated place13 mi4
BelmontCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
WolfeboroCensus-designated place15 mi7.9
Tilton NorthfieldCensus-designated place15 mi3.1
FranklinCity16 mi27.4
Center OssipeeCensus-designated place19 mi1
AltonCensus-designated place19 mi0.5
SanbornvilleCensus-designated place24 mi1.6
PittsfieldCensus-designated place26 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Meredith, NH in?
Meredith is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Meredith, NH?
About 2,617 people live in Meredith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Meredith?
Nearby places include Laconia (6.1 mi), Ashland (7.5 mi), Suissevale (8.1 mi), New Hampton (8.4 mi), Melvin Village (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023