Cost of Living in Enfield, NH

Population 4,488 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 113
Rent 110

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$343,600
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,440/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,104
1 BR
$1,156
2 BR
$1,516
3 BR
$2,019
4 BR
$2,109
Owner-occupied 83.0%
Renter-occupied 17.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,440
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,054/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
24.2 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.5%
Carpooled
7.0%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
8.6%

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
$96,695
30% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,838
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.9%
Graduate degree 25.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.4
Male median age 52.3
Female median age 56.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.5°F
Avg Low
34.6°F
Annual Precip
38.1"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303443577078838173604736
Low °F 91121324452585649372818
Precip" 2.292.102.702.993.323.803.993.623.444.002.982.84

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
85.2%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
230
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,126
Total enrollment

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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