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Wolfeboro, NH

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Enjoy this lakeside town’s distinct New England character

Lakeside Scenic Charming Relaxed Historic Vibrant Artistic Close-Knit Welcoming

Regarded as “The Oldest Summer Resort in America,” Wolfeboro is a scenic, lakeside town with a rich heritage. Numerous museums uncover Wolfeboro’s storied past, including the Wright Museum of WWII and the New Hampshire Boat Museum. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests, Wolfeboro offers year-round access to outdoor recreation. Wolfeboro is most famous for its close proximity to the largest lake in New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee, and its many islands.

Wolfeboro is home to a vibrant Main Street, teeming with boutiques, art galleries, museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants. Wolfeboro’s close-knit community is bonded by a shared spirit for volunteerism, various groups, and a host of local events. Wolfeboro residents enjoy a laidback, old-town atmosphere within two hours’ driving distance of Boston and Portland.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wolfeboro, NH is $953 for one bedroom, $1,080 for two bedrooms, and $1,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wolfeboro has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Crescent Lake School

Public

Grades 4-6

193 Students

6
out of 10

Carpenter Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

180 Students

5
out of 10

Kingswood Regional Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

388 Students

5
out of 10

Kingswood Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

720 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Libby Museum
  • Wentworth State Park
  • Governor Wentworth State Historic Site
  • Ellacoya State Park
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.