Alton is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 6,026 people and two associated neighborhoods, Alton is the 65th largest community in New Hampshire.

Also of interest is that Alton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 12.37% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Alton is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Alton’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Alton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Alton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Alton is worth considering.

In Alton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.19 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Being a small town, Alton does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

In terms of college education, Alton is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 29.17% of adults in Alton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Alton in 2018 was $52,517, which is upper middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $210,068 for a family of four.

The people who call Alton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Alton residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Alton include Irish, English, French, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Alton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.