Cost of Living in Plymouth, NH

Population 4,877 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

94
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Plymouth is a smaller New Hampshire community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $77,368 and housing costs ($274,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 7.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Plymouth is about 55 miles north of Manchester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 100

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

About the Cost of Living in Plymouth

The median home value in Plymouth is $274,200 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,312/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,368/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above 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, Plymouth has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$274,200
10% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$525,044
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
0% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,104
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,548
3 BR
$2,019
4 BR
$2,140
Owner-occupied 47.8%
Renter-occupied 52.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,312
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,926/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
16.8 min
38% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.9%
Carpooled
10.3%
Walked
16.6%
Bicycle
2.0%
Work from home
9.8%

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
$77,368
4% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,335
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
58% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.2%
Graduate degree 27.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 23.2
Male median age 23
Female median age 23.5

🌤 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

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
2,002
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Plymouth, NH?

Plymouth has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.

What is average rent in Plymouth, NH?

The median gross rent in Plymouth is $1,312 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Plymouth?

The median home value in Plymouth is $274,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Plymouth?

The median household income in Plymouth is $77,368 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Plymouth, NH?

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

Is Plymouth, NH affordable?

Plymouth is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Plymouth?

Plymouth 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.

Plymouth at a Glance

Population
4,877
Median Income
$77,368
Home Value
$274,200
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
57.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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