The Town Files

Lisbon, New Hampshire

Community in Grafton County · population 965 (2020 Census)

Map: where Lisbon is in New HampshireLisbon
Median home
$181,300
Household income
$68,813
Jan low / Jul high
7° / 77°
Snow a year
80 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
4
Median age
43.6

Lisbon is a community of 965 people in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $181,300, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 84% of New Hampshire towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of New Hampshire towns, better for cycling than 81% of New Hampshire towns.

Lisbon in our rankings:

How Lisbon ranks

Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.

Lisbon lifestyle rankings vs other New Hampshire townsRetirement58th pctFamilies57th pctQuiet84th pctWalkability28th pctFirst-time buyers83rd pctYoung professionals13th pctVibrancy6th pctHip & trendy60th pctCollege town20th pctUpscale25th pctVacation homes73rd pctSeaside characterbottomCycling81st pctTransit69th pctDriving58th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Lisbon is worth $181,300, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $68,813, which is more affordable than 98% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,266 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.

Lisbon vs Grafton County vs typical New Hampshire townLisbonGrafton CountyTypical New Hampshire townHome value$181,300$344,500$357,650Household income$68,813$88,261$94,107Monthly rent$1,266$1,301$1,285
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of New Hampshire towns with 500+ people.
HousingLisbonTypical New Hampshire town
Median home value$181,300$357,650
Median rent$1,266$1,285
Median household income$68,813$94,107
Home value ÷ income2.6×3.8×
Homeownership66.7%82.1%
Median year built19381978
Seasonal / vacation homes9.2%—

Who lives in Lisbon

PeopleLisbonTypical New Hampshire town
Median age43.646.3
Age 65 and over25.6%22.3%
Under 1817.8%—
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%36.8%
Below the poverty line7.1%7.2%
Veterans11.3%—
Born outside the U.S.3.3%—
Work from home13.6%14.2%
Average commute19.6 min27.1 min
Homes with broadband95.2%92.5%

Weather in Lisbon

July highs average 77.3°F and January lows 7.4°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 80.3 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.

Lisbon monthly temperatures and precipitation0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°32° freezing26°7°Jan29°9°Feb38°18°Mar52°30°Apr64°42°May73°51°Jun77°56°Jul76°54°Aug69°46°Sep56°35°Oct43°26°Nov32°15°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue2.418.82.116.92.814.93.33.83.50.13.84.44.43.54.51.03.54.33.120.3
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Benton 5 Sw station (12.4 mi away); snowfall estimated from the 4 nearest snow stations, weighted by distance.

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lisbon since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 11, 1966 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2018.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lisbon by decade01950s21960s01970s11980s01990s02000s12010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2016.

Severe weather in Grafton County since 1996

Storm events in Grafton County since 1996 by typeHail121Flood160Drought37High Wind38Heavy Snow212Flash Flood107Strong Wind52Winter Storm68
NOAA Storm Events Database, Grafton County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 7 deaths recorded.

Grafton County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
August 20, 2024Severe StormDR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding
July 10, 2024Winter StormDR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding
April 19, 2024Severe StormDR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding
February 27, 2024Severe StormDR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding
September 14, 2023FloodDR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding

Jobs and pay in Grafton County

Grafton County had 54,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,105 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Lisbon itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.

Largest industries in Grafton CountyHealth care & social assistan…13,333 jobs · $95,233Retail6,904 jobs · $39,869Education5,881 jobs · $103,666Hotels & restaurants5,403 jobs · $33,867Manufacturing4,621 jobs · $73,572Professional & technical serv…2,170 jobs · $119,483
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Grafton County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%2000200420082012201620202023Grafton 1.9%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Towns near Lisbon

Lisbon questions

Is Lisbon, New Hampshire a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lisbon scores better for retirees than 58% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 84%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).

How much does a house cost in Lisbon?

The median owner-occupied home in Lisbon is valued at $181,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,813, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,266 a month.

What is the weather like in Lisbon?

July highs average 77.3°F and January lows 7.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 80.3 inches of snow.

Does Lisbon get tornadoes?

4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lisbon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 11, 1966. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Lisbon's Census boundary (GEOID 3341940). Comparisons use the median of New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-13.