Kristin Grenon
Bean Group Agent
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Barnstead
New Hampshire
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Homes for sale in Barnstead
Orientation
Barnstead at a glance
Where Barnstead sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Belknap County
- Local market
- Winnipesaukee
- New Hampshire region
- Lakes Region
Community profile
- Land area
- 43 sq mi
- Population
- 4,994
- People per square mile
- 116.1
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Barnstead
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Barnstead. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $363,536
- Median gross rent
- $1,395/mo
- Housing units
- 1,791
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Average commute
- 31.1 min
Where Barnstead sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 25 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 32 mi
- Boston, MA
- 69 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Durham–UNH, NH
- 23 mi
Durham–UNH, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
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Local expertise
Bean Group agents in Barnstead
Judith Potkay
Bean Group Agent
Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Barnstead.
FAQ
Barnstead real estate questions
Where is Barnstead, New Hampshire?
Barnstead is an incorporated town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region. Recorded land area is 43 square miles.
How far is Barnstead from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 25 mi, Portsmouth, NH 32 mi, Boston, MA 69 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Durham–UNH, NH, 23 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Barnstead area?
For the ZIP area around Barnstead: median home value $363,536, median gross rent $1,395 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Barnstead?
Barnstead has a population of about 4,994 and roughly 116.1 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Barnstead?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Pittsfield (3.5 mi), Gilmanton (7.5 mi), Strafford (7.7 mi), Loudon (8.3 mi), Chichester (8.3 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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