Cost of Living in Sandown, NH

Population 6,590 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

136

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Sandown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $402,000.

Located 14 miles east of Manchester, Sandown falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 132

Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Sandown

The median home value in Sandown is $402,400 — 32% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,856/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $137,813/year is 85% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 59.4°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Sandown has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.

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Sandown 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:

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Rent: $1,477/mo

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$402,400

32% above avg

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

41% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.1x

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 83.3%

Renter-occupied 16.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,856

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,470/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

32.7 min

21% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

15.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

81.5%

Carpooled

2.5%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

0.4%

Work from home

15.2%

⚡ 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

$137,813

85% above avg

Per Capita Income

$48,633

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

10% below avg

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Labor Force Participation

56.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.6%

Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.9

Male median age 40.6

Female median age 38.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.4°F

Avg Low

40.9°F

Annual Precip

40.9"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	45	58	69	77	83	82	74	62	51	40
Low °F	19	21	28	38	48	57	63	62	54	43	34	25
Precip"	2.86	2.44	3.42	3.60	3.39	3.99	3.48	3.04	3.75	4.10	3.52	3.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sandown, NH?

Sandown has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sandown, NH?

The median gross rent in Sandown is $1,856 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sandown?

The median home value in Sandown is $402,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sandown?

The median household income in Sandown is $137,813 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sandown, NH?

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

Is Sandown, NH affordable?

Sandown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sandown?

Sandown has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sandown at a Glance

Population: 6,590
Median Income: $137,813
Home Value: $402,400
Median Rent: $1,856/mo
Unemployment: 4.3%
Avg High Temp: 59.4°F
Sales Tax: 0.0%

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