Meredith is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 6,764 people and two associated neighborhoods, Meredith is the 50th largest community in New Hampshire. Housing costs in Meredith are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Hampshire.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Meredith is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Meredith is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Meredith who work in management occupations (11.80%), office and administrative support (11.24%), and sales jobs (10.88%). A relatively large number of people in Meredith telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.55% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Meredith 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, Meredith’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Meredith is worth considering.The education level of Meredith ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Meredith, 43.87% 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 Meredith in 2022 was $48,622, which is upper middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $194,488 for a family of four. However, Meredith contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Meredith home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Meredith residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Meredith include English, Irish, German, French Canadian, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Meredith is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Tagalog.
