Cost of Living in Suncook, NH

Population 5,075 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

90
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 Suncook a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $308,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Suncook sits roughly 10 miles north of Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 101
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Suncook

The median home value in Suncook is $307,700 — 1% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $980/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,109/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, 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 58.3°F and lows of 36.1°F, with about 67.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Suncook has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$307,700
1% above avg
Median Rent
$980/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
Favors renting
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 62.1%
Renter-occupied 37.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$980
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,594/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
28.4 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.1%
Carpooled
8.7%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
16.2%

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
$73,109
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,415
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
76% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 11.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 43.6
Female median age 37.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.3°F
Avg Low
36.1°F
Annual Precip
42"
Annual Snowfall
67.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586978838274614837
Low °F 131523334454595749382920
Precip" 2.802.753.283.433.473.773.623.633.634.433.443.70
Snow" 17.116.913.62.50.00.00.00.00.00.82.514.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
92.5%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Suncook, NH?

Suncook has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Suncook, NH?

The median gross rent in Suncook is $980 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Suncook?

The median home value in Suncook is $307,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Suncook?

The median household income in Suncook is $73,109 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Suncook, NH?

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

Is Suncook, NH affordable?

Suncook is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Suncook?

Suncook has average high temperatures of 58.3°F and average lows of 36.1°F. Annual precipitation is 42". Average annual snowfall is 67.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Suncook at a Glance

Population
5,075
Median Income
$73,109
Home Value
$307,700
Median Rent
$980/mo
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg High Temp
58.3°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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