Cost of Living in Epsom, NH

Population 4,896 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Epsom is a smaller New Hampshire community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $92,623 and housing costs ($298,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Epsom sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Manchester. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Epsom

The median home value in Epsom is $298,100 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,235/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,623/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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 58.3°F and lows of 36.1°F, with about 67.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Epsom has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$298,100
2% below avg
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,614
3 BR
$2,132
4 BR
$2,140
Owner-occupied 88.6%
Renter-occupied 11.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,235
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,849/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
31.2 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.7%
Carpooled
4.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
10.8%

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
$92,623
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,984
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
9% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 11.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.7
Male median age 52.3
Female median age 47.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.3°F
Avg Low
36.1°F
Annual Precip
42"
Annual Snowfall
67.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586978838274614837
Low °F 131523334454595749382920
Precip" 2.802.753.283.433.473.773.623.633.634.433.443.70
Snow" 17.116.913.62.50.00.00.00.00.00.82.514.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Epsom, NH?

Epsom has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Epsom, NH?

The median gross rent in Epsom is $1,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Epsom?

The median home value in Epsom is $298,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Epsom?

The median household income in Epsom is $92,623 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Epsom, NH?

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

Is Epsom, NH affordable?

Epsom is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Epsom?

Epsom has average high temperatures of 58.3°F and average lows of 36.1°F. Annual precipitation is 42". Average annual snowfall is 67.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Epsom at a Glance

Population
4,896
Median Income
$92,623
Home Value
$298,100
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
58.3°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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