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Is Hooksett, NH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99814% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$108,986about $9,082/month · 25% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$348,1005% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,920 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 17 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hooksett
$1,998
South Hooksett
$1,623
Newmarket
$1,916
Suncook
$1,204
East Merrimack
$2,574
Hudson
$1,986
Hanover
$3,199

How much do households earn in Hooksett?

Under $25k
10.4%
$25k–50k
15.9%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
15.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hooksett

SizeHooksettU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,878$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,101$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hooksett overall?

Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
115
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hooksett, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hooksett

🏛️ Property tax$4,960a year · 1.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$138a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hooksett

Commute to work29.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hooksett?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $417 a month less.

Renting
$1,998
Owning
$2,415

Owning assumes a typical $348,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hooksett, NH?

Renting in Hooksett costs a median of about $1,998 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

How much do I need to make to live in Hooksett?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,920 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hooksett cheap or expensive?

Hooksett is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $108,986. It ranks 17th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hooksett?

The median homeowner in Hooksett pays $4,960 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.

Is Hooksett more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hooksett?

The median home value in Hooksett is $348,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,876 people live in Hooksett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.