Ossipee is a very small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 4,567 people and two associated neighborhoods, Ossipee is the 97th largest community in New Hampshire. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Ossipee, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Ossipee, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Ossipee’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Ossipee does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $73,050.00.
A relatively large number of people in Ossipee telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.67% 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 Ossipee 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, Ossipee’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
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, Ossipee is worth considering.
The overall education level of Ossipee is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.58% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Ossipee in 2022 was $47,759, which is middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $191,036 for a family of four. However, Ossipee contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Ossipee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ossipee residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Ossipee include Irish, English, German, French, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Ossipee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.