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Meredith vs Wakefield
Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.
| Attribute | Meredith | Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Lakes | Lakes |
| County | Belknap County | Carroll County |
| Population | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Setting | Lakeside | Rural / country |
| Typical home value | $484,410 | $314,861 |
| Typical monthly rent | $1,149/mo | $1,375/mo |
| Owner-occupied share | 75.8% | 96.8% |
| Average commute | 26 min | 36 min |
| Total tax rate | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Character | A Lake Winnipesaukee town with a compact waterfront village, marinas, and a housing market that spans year-round homes and shoreline property. | Wakefield is a rural town in Carroll County, in New Hampshire's Lakes region. Residents report an average commute of about 36 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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