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Laconia Publick

An independent guide to city government in Laconia, New Hampshire

Housing

New homes permitted, home values and rents, and the housing stock, from federal data.

Checked . Each source updates once or twice a year.

New homes permitted

Homes approved for construction each year by building permit, counted in housing units: a duplex is two. Some permitted homes are never built, and others take years to finish.

YearHomesIn buildings of 5+
202517326
20246822
202315990
20229146
202111560
2020 partly estimated6412
2019380
2018230
2017250
2016430

So far in 2026, through Sep 2026: 117 homes.

Cities and towns report permits to the Census Bureau monthly or once a year. For months without a report, the Bureau estimates the count; those years are marked "partly estimated". Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.

Home values and rents

From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which samples households over five years (2020–2024). Each Laconia figure has a margin of error (±) because it comes from a sample.

MeasureLaconiaNew Hampshire
Median home value$340,300±$16,216$402,500
Median rent, per month$1,224±$107$1,491
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent54.5%±10.248.2%
Renters paying 50% or more29.7%±6.522.2%

Home value is what owners estimate their home would sell for. Rent is gross rent, including utilities the renter pays. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, via Census Reporter.

Housing stock

Homes in Laconia by who lives in them, 2020–2024.

HomesNumberShare
Lived in by the owner4,64145%
Rented2,58525%
Vacant3,09630%
of which seasonal or vacation homes2,65926%
All homes10,322100%

Estimates from the American Community Survey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter.