Thornton, NH is a small town located in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. Despite its size, Thornton is a great place to live with relatively low rent compared to other parts of the US. Two bedroom apartments can be rented for $1,370 while the US average is $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are slightly lower than the US national average index at 107 versus 100 in the US.
In Thornton, there are several local businesses and attractions including Thornton Winery which offers tastings and tours of their vineyard as well as Engelmann Cellars which produces small batches of artisan craft beers. Visitors to Thornton can also enjoy hiking and biking on many trails throughout the area such as The Flat Mountain Pond Trail or explore nearby waterfalls like Miller State Park which features magnificent views of Mt Monadnock and the surrounding countryside.
Thornton has an unemployment rate of 3.3%. The US average is 6.0%.
Thornton has seen the job market increase by 1.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Thornton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Thornton is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Thornton is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Thornton
- The average income of a Thornton resident is $30,647 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Thornton resident is $72,973 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.