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Laconia, NH

Founded 1855Belknap CountyElev. 153 m
Population
16,982
Median home
$308,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Laconia

With about 16,982 residents, Laconia is one of New Hampshire's notable places. Laconia was founded in 1855 and sits in Belknap County. The median age is 44.9 and the median household income is $68,427. Homes carry a median value of $308,800, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.4%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,982
Median age
44.9
Median household income
$68,427
Per-capita income
$42,679
Poverty rate
12.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
9.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Sales & office22.5%
Service20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$308,800
Median gross rent
$1,180/mo
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median year built
1973
Households
7,088
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Laconia has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading32%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Laconia High SchoolHighGrades 9–13
Laconia Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Elm Street SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Pleasant Street SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodland Heights Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime40% below national
Laconia233
New Hampshire118
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Laconia2,592
New Hampshire923
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Laconia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Laconia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Belknap County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Laconia is in Belknap County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Laconia was founded in 1855 and sits in Belknap County. Elevation ~153 m.

Map of Laconia
Laconia, NH
Where Laconia is
ManchesterNashuaConcordRochesterDoverKeeneLaconia
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gale Memorial LibraryLaconia Passenger StationEvangelical Baptist ChurchUnited Baptist Church of LakeportUS Post Office--Laconia MainGoss, Ossian Wilbur, Reading RoomLaconia District CourtBusiel, John W., House
Notable people from Laconia
Doris HaddockConnie ConverseThomas J. McIntyreHeidi PreussJoseph Oliva HuotDaniel E. SomesJoe PitmanDonald C. BolducRichard Napoleon BatchelderKyle Carey
People searches in Laconia
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Nearby cities
Franklin (13 mi)Concord (24 mi)Rochester (32 mi)Somersworth (37 mi)Lebanon (39 mi)Dover (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Laconia, NH (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Laconia, New Hampshire.

Matthew Robert Wilson, 52
Laconia · Belknap County · 03246
Richard J Brown
Laconia · Belknap County · 03246
Michael A King
Laconia · Belknap County · 03246

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Laconia — frequently asked

What is the population of Laconia, New Hampshire?
Laconia has a population of about 16,982, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Laconia?
The median home value in Laconia is $308,800, and the median gross rent is $1,180/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Laconia safe? What is the crime rate?
Laconia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 233 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Laconia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Belknap County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Laconia?
Laconia has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Laconia?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Laconia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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