New Hampshire: What you need to know
Residents of New Hampshire often refer to one of the state’s seven geographic regions when describing where they live. From the Great North Woods to the Lakes Region and Seacoast, New Hampshire provides a variety of year-round activities to enjoy like snowmobiling, boating and hiking. Portsmouth and Concord are among the best places to live in New Hampshire. There is no general sales tax or personal income tax in New Hampshire, which attracts many tourists, residents and businesses.
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Quick Facts about NH
| Population | 1,324,201 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $66,779 |
| Median Home Price | $237,300 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,870 |
| Median Rent | $71 |
Employment Rate in NH
| Employed | 97.3% | |
| Unemployed | 2.7% |
Featured Cities/Population in NH
| Laconia, NH | 16,075 |
| Rochester, NH | 29,954 |
| Dover, NH | 30,534 |
| Manchester, NH | 110,139 |
| Hanover, NH | 8,360 |
| Portsmouth, NH | 21,426 |
| Concord, NH | 42,537 |
| Lebanon, NH | 13,535 |
| Exeter, NH | 9,223 |
| Nashua, NH | 87,110 |
Race in NH
| Ethnicity White | 93.7% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 1.3% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 2.4% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 3.2% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.5% |
Employment Rate in NH
| Employed | 97.3% | |
| Unemployed | 2.7% |
Educational Levels in NH
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.8% | |
| Associate's Degree | 9.6% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 13% | |
| High School Graduate | 28.8% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 19% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.9% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 92.3% |
Industry in NH
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3% |
| Retail Trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 10.4% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.5% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
Housing in NH
| Homes Rent | 71% | |
| Homes Owned | 29% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
New Hampshire Rankings
Best places to Live in New Hampshire
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 110,139 | $206,100 | $54,282 |
| Nashua | 87,110 | $235,800 | $67,246 |
| Concord | 42,537 | $208,000 | $56,093 |
| Dover | 30,534 | $240,600 | $61,008 |
| Rochester | 29,954 | $163,800 | $46,979 |
| Keene | 23,403 | $183,100 | $52,636 |
| Derry | 22,363 | $206,500 | $58,302 |
| Portsmouth | 21,426 | $352,700 | $71,392 |
| Laconia | 16,075 | $184,000 | $50,000 |
| Lebanon | 13,535 | $241,500 | $53,004 |
| Claremont | 13,076 | $137,100 | $45,859 |
| Somersworth | 11,778 | $184,200 | $54,868 |
| Londonderry | 10,729 | $272,800 | $89,643 |
| Durham | 10,640 | $301,100 | $48,083 |
| Berlin | 9,580 | $88,400 | $35,523 |
| Hampton | 9,338 | $326,200 | $79,460 |
| Exeter | 9,223 | $228,500 | $66,495 |
| Milford | 9,107 | $219,800 | $49,226 |
| Franklin | 8,460 | $159,200 | $43,237 |
| Hanover | 8,360 | $479,800 | $88,164 |