The Town FilesCampton, New Hampshire
Town in Grafton County · population 3,343 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $356,300
- Household income
- $118,870
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 49.2
Campton is a town of 3,343 people in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $356,300, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of New Hampshire towns, easier by car than 90% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 81% of New Hampshire towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Hampshire
- #3 in The 19 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New Hampshire
- #12 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Hampshire
- #18 in 25 Small Towns in New Hampshire With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #41 in The 50 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in America
- #43 in The 50 Best Places for First-Time Home Buyers in America
How Campton 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 Campton is worth $356,300, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $118,870, which is more affordable than 91% of New Hampshire towns. 94.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,300 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $118,870 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.3% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.6% | — |
Who lives in Campton
| People | Campton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 92.5% |
Weather in Campton
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 7.4°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.3 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 196 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 14, 1963 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 25, 1969.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 25, 1969.
Severe weather in Grafton County since 1996
Grafton County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grafton County
Grafton County had 54,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,105 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Campton itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Campton
1 public school with 281 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campton Elementary School | PK-8 | 281 | 9.4 |
Towns near Campton
- Plymouth, NH7.0 mi · 4,730 people · home $294,400
- Plymouth, NH7.2 mi · 6,682 people · home $292,400
- Thornton, NH8.1 mi · 2,708 people · home $351,900
- Meredith, NH14.4 mi · 2,527 people · home $450,000
- Bristol, NH14.6 mi · 3,244 people · home $258,300
- Meredith, NH15.6 mi · 6,662 people · home $480,100
- Moultonborough, NH15.8 mi · 4,918 people · home $644,200
- Tamworth, NH17.6 mi · 2,812 people · home $366,800
Campton questions
Is Campton, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campton scores better for retirees than 1% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 41%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Campton?
The median owner-occupied home in Campton is valued at $356,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,870, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Campton?
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 7.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 68.3 inches of snow.
Does Campton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Campton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 14, 1963. 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)