Cost of Living in Barnstead, NH
Population 4,972 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Barnstead sits on the smaller end of the New Hampshire city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Barnstead is about 25 miles northeast of Manchester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Barnstead
The median home value in Barnstead is $307,600 — 1% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,348/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,500/year is 31% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 57.8°F and lows of 37.6°F. Overall, Barnstead has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.
Barnstead has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 15 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 50 | 39 | 31 | 22 |
| Precip" | 2.53 | 2.22 | 3.72 | 3.67 | 3.52 | 3.86 | 3.52 | 3.17 | 3.43 | 4.39 | 3.89 | 3.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Barnstead, NH?
Barnstead has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.
What is average rent in Barnstead, NH?
The median gross rent in Barnstead is $1,348 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Barnstead?
The median home value in Barnstead is $307,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Barnstead?
The median household income in Barnstead is $97,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Barnstead, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Barnstead is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Barnstead, NH affordable?
Barnstead is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Barnstead?
Barnstead has average high temperatures of 57.8°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Barnstead at a Glance
- Population
- 4,972
- Median Income
- $97,500
- Home Value
- $307,600
- Median Rent
- $1,348/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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