How many renters in Boscawen, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.2% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Boscawen, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.2% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±18.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Boscawen
| Share of income spent on rent | Boscawen | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.6% (±16.2 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.9% (±6.9 points) | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±7.1 points) | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.0% (±15.1 points) | 16.0% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±7.5 points) | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±18.8 points) | 36.6% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Boscawen against Merrimack County, its state and the nation
| Boscawen | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.2% (±20.2 points) | 44.9% (±3.4 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±18.8 points) | 36.6% (±3.0 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±4.0 points) | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,807 (±$32,787) | $54,371 (±$6,449) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,265 (±$307) | $1,360 (±$37) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Boscawen, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Merrimack County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Merrimack County, Boscawen ranks 18 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 136 of 230.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Boscawen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscawen | — | 41.2% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Webster | 3.1 mi | 53.6% (±66.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Contoocook | 6.1 mi | 56.3% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canterbury | 7.2 mi | 71.7% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±97.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 7.6 mi | 44.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkinton | 7.7 mi | 42.5% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 8.3 mi | 24.1% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warner | 8.5 mi | 48.7% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Merrimack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Loudon | 45.4% (±35.6 points) |
| 13 | Andover | 45.1% (±45.4 points) |
| 14 | Concord | 44.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 15 | Henniker | 43.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Hopkinton | 42.5% (±30.5 points) |
| 17 | Hooksett | 41.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 18 | Boscawen | 41.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Bradford | 41.1% (±42.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Wilmot | 41.1% (±33.5 points) |
| 21 | Bow | 39.1% (±16.2 points) |
| 22 | Franklin | 38.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 23 | Danbury | 31.4% (±49.7 points) |
| 24 | Sutton | 27.6% (±33.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Merrimack County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Boscawen
Are renters in Boscawen rent-burdened?
41.2% of renting households in Boscawen pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Boscawen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Boscawen, NH spends 28.0% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boscawen town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boscawen town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boscawen town, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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