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A town of 7,830 people in Belknap County, New Hampshire

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About Gilford

Town in New Hampshire, United States

1812Established

7,699Population

53.7 sq miArea

745 ftElevation

Gilford is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,699 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 7,898 in 2025, up from 7,126 at the 2010 census. Situated on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford is home to Governors Island, Ellacoya State Beach, Belknap Mountain State Forest, Gunstock Mountain Resort, and the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, a seasonal outdoor concert venue. The lakeside village of Glendale lies within Gilford's borders.

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#14Shortest commute in NH #22Lowest property tax in NH #30Cheapest rent in NH All NH rankings →

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ZIP code03249

Area code603

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#45Best public schoolsof 120 in NH

DistrictGilford School DistrictSchools3

Gilford Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades K–4 · 303 students Gilford Middle SchoolMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 277 students Gilford High SchoolHigh · Grades 9–13 · 470 students

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