Cost of Living in Nottingham, NH

Population 5,304 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

144
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 Nottingham a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $419,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 20 miles northeast of Manchester, Nottingham falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 137
Rent 154

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

About the Cost of Living in Nottingham

The median home value in Nottingham is $419,100 — 37% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,022/month, 54% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,459/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, 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, Nottingham has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$419,100
37% above avg
Median Rent
$2,022/mo
54% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,365
4 BR
$2,603
Owner-occupied 93.6%
Renter-occupied 6.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,022
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,636/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
32.0 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
3.1%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
17.2%

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
$108,459
45% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,304
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
75% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.3%
Graduate degree 15.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 44.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.1°F
Avg Low
37.0°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323643556675818072604838
Low °F 151625344453595750393022
Precip" 3.383.524.394.203.804.283.763.433.864.793.954.47

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nottingham, NH?

Nottingham has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in Nottingham, NH?

The median gross rent in Nottingham is $2,022 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nottingham?

The median home value in Nottingham is $419,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Nottingham?

The median household income in Nottingham is $108,459 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nottingham, NH?

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

Is Nottingham, NH affordable?

Nottingham is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Nottingham?

Nottingham 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.

Nottingham at a Glance

Population
5,304
Median Income
$108,459
Home Value
$419,100
Median Rent
$2,022/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
57.1°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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