The Town FilesWilmot, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 1,407 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,600
- Household income
- $117,759
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 53.0
Wilmot is a town of 1,407 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $399,600, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of New Hampshire towns, quieter than 90% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of New Hampshire towns.
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New Hampshire
- #15 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New Hampshire
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Hampshire
- #23 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Hampshire
- #43 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #43 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
How Wilmot 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 Wilmot is worth $399,600, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $117,759, which is more affordable than 71% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilmot | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,600 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $117,759 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.0% | — |
Who lives in Wilmot
| People | Wilmot | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.5% | 92.5% |
Weather in Wilmot
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.9 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 199 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Wilmot since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 11, 1973 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 1973.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Wilmot itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Wilmot
- New London, NH3.7 mi · 1,266 people · home $481,000
- New London, NH3.8 mi · 4,400 people · home $554,100
- Danbury, NH6.5 mi · 1,250 people · home $240,700
- Andover, NH6.6 mi · 2,406 people · home $366,500
- Springfield, NH6.7 mi · 1,259 people · home $384,100
- Sutton, NH7.5 mi · 1,978 people · home $362,600
- Salisbury, NH8.5 mi · 1,422 people · home $363,400
- Grafton, NH9.2 mi · 1,385 people · home $267,300
Wilmot questions
Is Wilmot, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilmot scores better for retirees than 64% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 90%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.0).
How much does a house cost in Wilmot?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilmot is valued at $399,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,759, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilmot?
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 73.9 inches of snow.
Does Wilmot get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Wilmot since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 11, 1973. 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)