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Laconia vs Barnstead

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Laconia and Barnstead
AttributeLaconiaBarnstead
RegionLakesLakes
CountyBelknap CountyBelknap County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingLakesideRural / country
Typical home value$341,256$363,536
Typical monthly rent$1,224/mo$1,395/mo
Owner-occupied share64.2%93.6%
Average commute17 min31 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterLaconia is a suburban city in Belknap County, in New Hampshire's Lakes region. Residents report an average commute of about 17 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.Barnstead is a rural town in Belknap County, in New Hampshire's Lakes region. Residents report an average commute of about 31 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

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