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Gilford, NH
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Living in Gilford



Gilford is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 7,860 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gilford is the 41st largest community in New Hampshire.

Housing costs in Gilford are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Hampshire.

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

A relatively large number of people in Gilford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.04% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 Gilford is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Because of many things, Gilford is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Gilford really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Gilford perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

As is often the case in a small town, Gilford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Gilford is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.18% of adults in Gilford have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Gilford in 2018 was $53,036, 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 $212,144 for a family of four.

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

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