Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Laconia

Affordability in Laconia, NH

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Laconia is $1,224 per month and the median household income is $73,218 per year, with renters making up 36% of occupied households. Laconia has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 380 units, which can offer meaningful savings compared to market-rate rents in the area.

Safety

According to the Laconia Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Laconia had a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how crimes are reported and defined.

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Laconia are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

Getting Around Laconia

According to Walk Score, assisted properties in Laconia have a Walk Score of 53 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 61, reflecting an area where some errands can be done on foot and biking is a reasonable option. No Transit Score is available for this area. Scores reflect the area around the assisted properties, per Walk Score.

Schools

Laconia is served by 5 public schools across 1 district -- including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Laconia, NH

The median household income in Laconia is $73,218 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,224 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Laconia has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted buildings with a combined 380 units. These properties offer rents tied to your income or set below market rate, which can make a meaningful difference in a city where market rents average over $1,200 a month.

• Median household income: $73,218/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $1,224/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing buildings in Laconia: 8
• Total income-restricted units: 380

Environment & Flood Risk

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Laconia are mapped in a FEMA flood zone, and none are flagged as high-risk. Flood exposure for affordable housing in this city is effectively zero based on available flood data.