The Town FilesMoultonborough, New Hampshire
Town in Carroll County · population 4,918 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $644,200
- Household income
- $106,693
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 80 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 58.3
Moultonborough is a town of 4,918 people in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $644,200, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of New Hampshire towns, better for retirees than 91% of New Hampshire towns, quieter than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
How Moultonborough 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.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moultonborough is worth $644,200, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $106,693, which is more affordable than 5% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,452 a month. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moultonborough | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $644,200 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,452 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $106,693 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 51.5% | — |
Who lives in Moultonborough
| People | Moultonborough | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.3% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.0% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 92.5% |
Weather in Moultonborough
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 13.3°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.7 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moultonborough since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 7, 1986 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 26, 2022.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4947: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 19,693 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Moultonborough itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Moultonborough
3 public schools with 476 students, about 8.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moultonborough Central School | PK-5 | 244 | 10.6 |
| Moultonborough Academy | 9-12 | 140 | 7.0 |
| Moultonborough Middle Level | 6-8 | 92 | 5.8 |
Towns near Moultonborough
- Meredith, NH7.9 mi · 2,527 people · home $450,000
- Meredith, NH9.0 mi · 6,662 people · home $480,100
- Tamworth, NH10.6 mi · 2,812 people · home $366,800
- Ossipee, NH11.0 mi · 4,372 people · home $325,500
- Laconia, NH11.5 mi · 16,871 people · home $340,300
- Wolfeboro, NH11.8 mi · 3,300 people · home $475,200
- Wolfeboro, NH12.4 mi · 6,416 people · home $546,500
- Gilford, NH13.9 mi · 7,699 people · home $456,500
Moultonborough questions
Is Moultonborough, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moultonborough scores better for retirees than 91% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 73%. 35.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.3).
How much does a house cost in Moultonborough?
The median owner-occupied home in Moultonborough is valued at $644,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,693, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $1,452 a month.
What is the weather like in Moultonborough?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 13.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 79.7 inches of snow.
Does Moultonborough get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moultonborough since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 7, 1986. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)