Living in Laconia, NH
Laconia SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
4
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Laconia, NH Crime Report
594Total Crimes
3,565.9Total Crimes / 100k People
38.84%
Above National Average
Laconia, NH Cost Of Living
104Laconia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Laconia, New Hampshire Info Snack
Laconia is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 15,951 at the 2010 census, and an estimated 16,470 as of 2016. It is the county seat of Belknap County. Laconia, situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam Lake, includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach. Each June for nine days beginning on the Saturday of the weekend before Father's Day and ending on Father's Day, the city hosts Laconia Motorcycle Week, also more simply known as 'bike week', one of the country's largest rallies, and each winter, the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby. The city is also the site of the state's annual Pumpkin Festival since 2015, having organized it after its former home of Keene rejected it due to riots in their neighborhoods in 2014. The city also includes one of the colleges of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
Population
16,342
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
12.1%
Median Home
$187,000
Median Income
$57,046
Median Rent
$914
Laconia, NH Photos
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Map Of Laconia, NH
Population over time in Laconia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16,342 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 16,237 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 16,171 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 16,075 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 16,007 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 16,021 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 16,062 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 16,119 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 16,219 | - |
| Crime/100k | Laconia | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 240.1 | 173.2 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 66.0 | 26.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 108.1 | 105.8 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 3325.7 | 1248.5 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 450.2 | 136.2 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 2617.4 | 1048.2 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 258.1 | 64.1 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Laconia
| Race | Laconia | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 90.4% | 61.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.6% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Laconia, New Hampshire
| Income | Laconia | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 8.4% | 7.0% |
Gender in Laconia
| Gender | Laconia | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laconia for adults over 25
| Education | Laconia | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
