Cost of Living in Weare, NH

Population 9,141 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Weare 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Weare sits roughly 15 miles west of Manchester. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Weare

The median home value in Weare is $363,100 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,418/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $115,833/year is 55% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, Weare has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$363,100
19% above avg
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,184
1 BR
$1,192
2 BR
$1,564
3 BR
$1,917
4 BR
$2,405
Owner-occupied 94.1%
Renter-occupied 5.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,418
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,032/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
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
3.1%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
18.8%

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
$115,833
55% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,383
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.8%
Graduate degree 16.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.3
Male median age 46.4
Female median age 47.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343746597079848275625039
Low °F 171927384858646254423324
Precip" 2.442.733.453.333.384.043.303.353.723.883.483.29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weare, NH?

Weare has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Weare, NH?

The median gross rent in Weare is $1,418 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weare?

The median home value in Weare is $363,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Weare?

The median household income in Weare is $115,833 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weare, NH?

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

Is Weare, NH affordable?

Weare is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Weare?

Weare has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weare at a Glance

Population
9,141
Median Income
$115,833
Home Value
$363,100
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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