Cost of Living in North Hampton, NH
Population 4,537 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in North Hampton run well above the national baseline, with a median of $612,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $136,170 place the city among the better-paid New Hampshire metros. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 30 miles east of Manchester, North Hampton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 82% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in North Hampton
The median home value in North Hampton is $611,800 — 101% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,950/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $136,170/year is 83% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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 57.1°F and lows of 37.0°F. Overall, North Hampton has a cost of living index of 180 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 80% more expensive.
North Hampton 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 | 32 | 36 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 38 |
| Low °F | 15 | 16 | 25 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip" | 3.38 | 3.52 | 4.39 | 4.20 | 3.80 | 4.28 | 3.76 | 3.43 | 3.86 | 4.79 | 3.95 | 4.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in North Hampton, NH?
North Hampton has a cost index of 180 (100 = national average). It is 80% above the national average.
What is average rent in North Hampton, NH?
The median gross rent in North Hampton is $1,950 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in North Hampton?
The median home value in North Hampton is $611,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in North Hampton?
The median household income in North Hampton is $136,170 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in North Hampton, NH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Hampton is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Is North Hampton, NH affordable?
North Hampton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 180 — about 80% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in North Hampton?
North Hampton has average high temperatures of 57.1°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
North Hampton at a Glance
- Population
- 4,537
- Median Income
- $136,170
- Home Value
- $611,800
- Median Rent
- $1,950/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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