Gilford is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 7,875 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gilford is the 41st largest community in New Hampshire.Unlike some towns, Gilford isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gilford are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gilford is a town of managers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Gilford who work in management occupations (17.90%), sales jobs (11.89%), and office and administrative support (10.02%). A relatively large number of people in Gilford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.12% 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 Gilford is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Gilford 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, Gilford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Gilford is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of Gilford ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Gilford, 42.96% 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 Gilford in 2022 was $53,508, 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 $214,032 for a family of four. The people who call Gilford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gilford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gilford include English, Irish, Italian, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Gilford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Korean and French.
