| City | Rank | County | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 1 | Belknap County | 17,226 |
| Gilford | 2 | Belknap County | 7,903 |
| Belmont | 3 | Belknap County | 7,402 |
| Meredith | 4 | Belknap County | 6,867 |
| Alton | 5 | Belknap County | 6,030 |
| Barnstead | 6 | Belknap County | 5,047 |
| Tilton | 7 | Belknap County | 4,073 |
| Gilmanton | 8 | Belknap County | 4,055 |
| Sanbornton | 9 | Belknap County | 3,035 |
| New Hampton | 10 | Belknap County | 2,436 |
| Center Harbor | 11 | Belknap County | 1,051 |
Belknap County is the county generally considered as Lakes Region New Hampshire.