Another notable thing is that Moultonborough is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Moultonborough’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Moultonborough is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Moultonborough’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Moultonborough has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Moultonborough has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Moultonborough than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Moultonborough may be for you.
The education level of Moultonborough ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Moultonborough, 45.01% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Moultonborough in 2022 was $60,229, which is wealthy relative to New Hampshire and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,916 for a family of four.
The people who call Moultonborough home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Moultonborough residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Moultonborough include English, Irish, French Canadian, Italian, and German.
The most common language spoken in Moultonborough is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
