Gilford

Lakes RegionNHΒ· Pop. 7,500

β€œGunstock Mountain and Winnipesaukee β€” all in one town”

$490K

Median home price

β–² 7.0% past year

Gunstock Mountain ResortLake Winnipesaukee accessEllacoya State Parklow taxesfour-season resort town

About Gilford

Gilford is the premium Lakes Region town β€” Gunstock Mountain Resort for ski and mountain bike seasons, Ellacoya State Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee for summer, and one of the lowest property tax rates in Belknap County. The permanent population is small but the quality of life is exceptional.


Market Snapshot

15

Days on market

median

$297

Price / sq ft

$14.50

Property tax

per $1,000 assessed

6.0%

Rental yield

avg gross


Quality of Life

Schools
7
Safety
9
Walkability
3
Nature access
10
Outdoor rec
10
Dining scene
5
Arts & culture
4
Family friendly
8
Job proximity
6
Healthcare
7
Investment
8

Commute Times

40 min

to Concord

55 min

to Manchester

100 min

to Boston


Amenities & Lifestyle

Ski resort

Nearby

Lake / ocean

Nearby

Hiking trails

Nearby

Major airport

50 min

Regional airport

15 min

Laconia Municipal

Hospital

10 min

Seasons in Gilford

Spring

Gunstock Mountain bike park opens and lake ice-out

Summer

Ellacoya State Beach and Winnipesaukee boating season

Fall

Gunstock fall foliage gondola rides

Winter

Gunstock ski and snowboard season


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Town data β€” including tax rates, home prices, school ratings, and commute times β€” is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified before making any real estate decisions. Content is generated by a combination of AI tools and local real estate expertise. Tax rates are shown as mill rates (dollars per $1,000 assessed value) and may not reflect current assessed values or municipal rates.