salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (82.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,920 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 6 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Hooksett?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Hooksett
| Size | South Hooksett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,863 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Hooksett overall?
Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Hooksett, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Hooksett
Life in South Hooksett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Hooksett?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,383 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $433,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Hooksett, NH?
Renting in South Hooksett costs a median of about $1,623 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.
How much do I need to make to live in South Hooksett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,920 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Hooksett cheap or expensive?
South Hooksett is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $140,205. It ranks 6th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Hooksett?
The median homeowner in South Hooksett pays $6,801 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is South 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 South Hooksett?
The median home value in South Hooksett is $433,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,902 people live in South Hooksett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.