Cost of Living in Enfield, NH
Population 4,488 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Enfield a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $344,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 55 miles northwest of Manchester, Enfield is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Enfield
The median home value in Enfield is $343,600 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,440/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,695/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 57.5°F and lows of 34.6°F. Overall, Enfield has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.
Enfield 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:
🏠 Housing
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.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 43 | 57 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 9 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 44 | 52 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 37 | 28 | 18 |
| Precip" | 2.29 | 2.10 | 2.70 | 2.99 | 3.32 | 3.80 | 3.99 | 3.62 | 3.44 | 4.00 | 2.98 | 2.84 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Enfield, NH?
Enfield has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.
What is average rent in Enfield, NH?
The median gross rent in Enfield is $1,440 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Enfield?
The median home value in Enfield is $343,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Enfield?
The median household income in Enfield is $96,695 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Enfield, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Enfield is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is Enfield, NH affordable?
Enfield is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Enfield?
Enfield has average high temperatures of 57.5°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Enfield at a Glance
- Population
- 4,488
- Median Income
- $96,695
- Home Value
- $343,600
- Median Rent
- $1,440/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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