Cost of Living in Bartlett, NH

Population 3,257 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Bartlett is 57 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Bartlett lies roughly 75 miles north of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bartlett

The median home value in Bartlett is $359,200 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,442/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,147/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above 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 57.0°F and lows of 32.4°F. Overall, Bartlett has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$359,200
18% above avg
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$973
1 BR
$1,127
2 BR
$1,395
3 BR
$1,876
4 BR
$2,328
Owner-occupied 78.6%
Renter-occupied 21.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,442
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,056/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.8%
Carpooled
3.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
23.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$60,147
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$69,851
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
46% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.1%
Graduate degree 25.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 57.4
Male median age 57.2
Female median age 57.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.0°F
Avg Low
32.4°F
Annual Precip
46.9"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313442566877828173594736
Low °F 7919304251565446352615
Precip" 3.362.943.604.463.694.133.883.584.044.734.354.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bartlett, NH?

Bartlett has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bartlett, NH?

The median gross rent in Bartlett is $1,442 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bartlett?

The median home value in Bartlett is $359,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bartlett?

The median household income in Bartlett is $60,147 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bartlett, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bartlett is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Bartlett, NH affordable?

Bartlett is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bartlett?

Bartlett has average high temperatures of 57.0°F and average lows of 32.4°F. Annual precipitation is 46.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bartlett at a Glance

Population
3,257
Median Income
$60,147
Home Value
$359,200
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
Unemployment
7.0%
Avg High Temp
57.0°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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