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Tilton New Hampshire Community Profile
Tilton, NH
Community Contact
Town of Tilton
Board of Selectmen
257 Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276

Telephone (603) 286-4521
Fax (603) 286-3519
E-mail tiltonta@metrocast.net
Web Site www.tiltonnh.org/

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm, plus Thursday until 5:30 pm for motor vehicle registrations and dog licenses only

County Belknap
Labor Market Area Franklin NH Micro-NECTA
Tourism Region Lakes
Planning Commission Lakes Region
Regional Development Belknap County Economic Development Council

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 1
State Senate
District 4
State Representative
Belknap County District 2
Incorporated: 1869

Origin: A part of Sanbornton until 1869, this town was known as Sanbornton Bridge and Bridge Village. It was incorporated as Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, whose grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of the town. Nathaniel established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. Charles donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School. Tilton includes the village of Lochmere.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,147 residents in 1870

Population Trends: Tilton's population grew below the statewide average rate over four of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a four percent decrease between 1980-1990 to a 31 percent increase between 1970-1980. Over fifty years, Tilton's population increased by a total of 1,392 residents, going from 2,085 in 1950 to 3,477 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Tilton was 3,605 residents, which ranked 100th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2004: 316.0 persons per square mile of land area. Tilton contains 11.4 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: East Tilton, The Plains, Winnisquam, Belmont Junction

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen/Town Meeting
Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 $3,636,061
Budget: School Appropriations not available
Zoning Ordinance 1956/04
Master Plan 1994
Capitol Improvement Plan No
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen
Appointed:
Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission

Public Library Hall Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Tilton-Northfield Fire District
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

Nearest Hospital(s):
Franklin Regional, Franklin
Distance: 3 miles Staffed Beds: 31

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Lochmere Village District, TN Aqueduct

Sanitation Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Recycling Program
Voluntary

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
Public Access Television Station Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes

PROPERTY TAXES
2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $26.76
2004 Equalization Ratio 66.1
2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $17.66

2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
43.0%
Commercial Land and Buildings
53.4%
Other Property including Utilities
3.6%

HOUSING
2003 Total Housing Units 1,696
   
2003 Single-Family Units 973
Building Permits Issued
15
2003 Multi-Family Units 453
Building Permits Issued
0
2003 Manufactured Housing Units 270
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2004 3,605 60,858
2000 3,478 56,576
1990 3,239 49,294
1980 3,387 42,884
1970 2,579 32,367

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
1,744
Female
1,733

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
163
Age 5 to 19
726
Age 20 to 34
581
Age 35 to 54
1,079
Age 55 to 64
341
Age 65 and over
587
Median Age
39.6 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $19,578
Median 4-person family income $50,143
Median household income $41,977

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$32,095
Female
$25,227

Families below the poverty level 2.9%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1994 2004
Civilian Labor Force
1,493 1,942
Employed
1,385 1,872
Unemployed
108 70
Unemployment Rate
7.2% 3.6%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1994 2004
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
496 545
Average Weekly Wage
$596 $922
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
1,031 3,368
Average Weekly Wage
$310 $468
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
1,527 3,912
Average Weekly Wage
$403 $531
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
450 508
Average Weekly Wage
$431 $574
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
1,977 4,420
Average Weekly Wage
$409 $536
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Winnisquam Regional (Northfield, Sanbornton, Tilton) District: SAU 59
Career Technology Center(s): J. Oliva Huot Technical Center, Laconia; Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton Region: 08

Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
1
2
Grade Levels
6-8
9-12
9-12
Total Enrollment
491
546
n/a

NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 241
Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia; Concord
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Colby-Sawyer

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
j.jill Catalog distribution center 325+ 1998
Lakes Region Factory Stores Outlet stores 200+ 1994
Home Depot Retail Home Improvement 150+ 2001
Wal-Mart Department store 110 1994
Autoserv Car dealership 110 1997
Shaw's Supermarket Supermarket 100+ 1998
The Tilton School Education 85 1820
Quin-T Corporation Power transmission products 70 1976

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes 3
  State Routes 132, 140
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 20
         Distance Local access
Railroad No
Public Transportation Yes
Nearest Airport Laconia
Runway
    5,286 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Manchester
Distance
30 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
35 miles
Portland, ME
113 miles
Boston, MA
85 miles
New York City, NY
282 miles
Montreal, Quebec
236 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
76.1%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
13.4%
Public transportation
0.3%
Walked
5.0%
Other Means
0.3%
Worked at home
4.8%
Mean Travel Time to Work 24.1 minutes

Percent of Working Residents:
Working in community of residence
27%
Commuting to another NH community
70%
Commuting out-of-state
2%
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RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
X
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
X
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
X
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock
   
Other: Hobo Railroad; Lakes; Summer concert series

Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/12/05

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.
Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Tilton NH. See all Tilton NH Real Estate
Town Type Price Body of Water Bedrooms Water Frontage
Tilton NH Home   $750,000 Luxury Waterfront on Gulf Brook Beds: 5   
Tilton NH Home   $499,000 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 4   52
Tilton NH Home   $339,000 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 4   
Tilton NH Home   $324,900 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 3   
Tilton NH Home   $299,900 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 5   
Tilton NH Home   $299,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   650
Tilton NH Condo   $299,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   650
Tilton NH Home   $289,000 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   
Tilton NH Home   $269,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   
Tilton NH Home   $259,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 4   
Tilton NH Home   $249,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   420
Tilton NH Condo   $249,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   420
Tilton NH Home   $234,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   420
Tilton NH Condo   $234,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   420
Tilton NH Condo   $229,000 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 2   238
Tilton NH Condo   $199,900 Waterfront on Winnisquam Beds: 2   
Tilton NH Condo   $199,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 1   650
Tilton NH Condo   $199,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   650
Tilton NH Condo   $199,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   650
Tilton NH Condo   $189,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   
Tilton NH Condo   $189,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   
Tilton NH Home   $189,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 1   420
Tilton NH Condo   $189,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 1   420
Tilton NH Condo   $184,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   650
Tilton NH Condo   $184,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   650
Tilton NH Home   $184,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   
Tilton NH Home   $176,500 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 3   
Tilton NH Condo   $174,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   420
Tilton NH Home   $174,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 1   420
Tilton NH Condo   $174,900 Waterfront on WINNISQUAM Beds: 2   
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