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Is Suncook, NH expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20431% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,103about $7,175/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$361,1009% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,160 a year. That is $23 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 2 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Suncook?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
28.5%
$100k–150k
27.4%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Suncook

SizeSuncookU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,059$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,415$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,879$1,698

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

How expensive is Suncook 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 Suncook, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Suncook

🏛️ Property tax$6,975a year · 1.93% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$138a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Suncook

Commute to work24.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Suncook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,302 a month less.

Renting
$1,204
Owning
$2,506

Owning assumes a typical $361,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Suncook, NH?

Renting in Suncook costs a median of about $1,204 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,160 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Suncook cheap or expensive?

Suncook is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $86,103. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Suncook?

The median homeowner in Suncook pays $6,975 a year in property taxes, about 1.93% of the median home value.

Is Suncook 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 Suncook?

The median home value in Suncook is $361,100, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,432 people live in Suncook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.