Gilford is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 7,886 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gilford is the 41st largest community in New Hampshire.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 16.94% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Gilford has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Gilford a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.

As is often the case in a small town, Gilford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Gilford are among the most well-educated in the nation: 45.37% of adults in Gilford have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Gilford in 2022 was $55,713, 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 $222,852 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 Irish, English, Italian, French, and German.

The most common language spoken in Gilford is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.