Gilford is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 7,875 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gilford is the 41st largest community in New Hampshire.

A relatively large number of people in Gilford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.12% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Gilford’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Because of many things, Gilford is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Gilford a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Gilford has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Gilford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Gilford is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The citizens of Gilford are among the most well-educated in the nation: 42.96% 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 $53,508, 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 $214,032 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 English, Irish, Italian, French, and French Canadian.

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