LaconiaNew Hampshire
Laconia is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 16,871 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 17,246 in 2025, up from 15,951 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Laconia
Laconia, NH is a close-knit town located in central New Hampshire, home to 17,310 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 8th largest city in New Hampshire.
Laconia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 19.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 872 residents per square mile.
What Makes Laconia Unique
- A top-25 city in New Hampshire by population (#8 of 13 incorporated places).
- Home to 3.9% of New Hampshire's city-dwelling population.
- Part of the fabric of New Hampshire — one of 100 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,310.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Laconia
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Autopac Gallery · Museum
- Daytona Fun Park · Attraction
- Funspot · Attraction
- Weirs Beach Go-Kart Track · Attraction
- Bumper Boats · Attraction
- Go-Karts · Attraction
- Monkey Trunks Weirs Beach · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laconia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Laconia
- Elm Street School
- Gilford Elementary School
- Gilford High School
- Gilford Middle School
- Laconia High School
- Laconia Middle School
- Pleasant Street School
- Woodland Heights Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Concord Hospital- Laconia ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.