Cost of Living in Rindge, NH

Population 6,482 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

102
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rindge sits on the smaller end of the New Hampshire city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 35 miles west of Manchester, Rindge falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Rindge

The median home value in Rindge is $343,800 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,143/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,662/year is 38% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 59.5°F and lows of 38.3°F. Overall, Rindge has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$343,800
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,061
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,548
3 BR
$2,013
4 BR
$2,052
Owner-occupied 87.6%
Renter-occupied 12.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,143
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,757/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
31.0 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
4.1%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
3.5%
Work from home
18.2%

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
$102,662
38% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,369
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.3%
Graduate degree 21.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.8
Male median age 37
Female median age 33.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
38.3°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343745587078838274625040
Low °F 161725354656626051403022
Precip" 2.652.823.823.783.604.113.523.363.984.483.583.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Rindge, NH?

Rindge has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rindge, NH?

The median gross rent in Rindge is $1,143 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rindge?

The median home value in Rindge is $343,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Rindge?

The median household income in Rindge is $102,662 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rindge, NH?

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

Is Rindge, NH affordable?

Rindge is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Rindge?

Rindge has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 38.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Rindge at a Glance

Population
6,482
Median Income
$102,662
Home Value
$343,800
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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