Housing by town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Merrimack County, New Hampshire has 34 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,360 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,042 in 2015–2019 (+30.5%; Up after inflation).
Canterbury has the highest median gross rent ($2,136) and Northfield the lowest ($1,076).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,360 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 26.5%
- Median household income
- $97,004
- Places
- 34
Cities, towns and townships in Merrimack County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenstown | $1,281 | 19.1% | $72,500 | $243,600 | $4,098 |
| Andover | $1,211 | 11.6% | $88,514 | $366,500 | $5,962 |
| Boscawen | $1,265 | 24.7% | $77,328 | $286,500 | $6,549 |
| Bow | $1,539 | 12.5% | $172,857 | $506,500 | $9,584 |
| Bradford | $1,507 | 14.6% | $108,015 | $341,700 | $6,307 |
| Canterbury | $2,136 | 6.3% | $129,333 | $443,700 | $7,421 |
| Chichester | $2,055 | 14.4% | $109,297 | $409,300 | $7,189 |
| Concord | $1,441 | 43.2% | $84,902 | $350,900 | $7,227 |
| Danbury | $1,281 | 9.1% | $71,685 | $240,700 | $3,760 |
| Dunbarton | $1,166 | 4.9% | $124,348 | $484,100 | $8,233 |
| Epsom | $1,212 | 12.4% | $97,941 | $338,400 | $6,210 |
| Franklin | $1,110 | 35.8% | $71,648 | $262,200 | $4,886 |
| Henniker | $1,081 | 35.5% | $95,206 | $356,700 | $8,877 |
| Hill | — | 5.8% | $82,125 | $311,700 | $4,933 |
| Hooksett | $1,661 | 19.4% | $117,962 | $407,000 | $6,554 |
| Hopkinton | $1,270 | 12.7% | $137,477 | $506,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Loudon | $1,321 | 10.4% | $106,966 | $363,400 | $5,821 |
| New London | $1,594 | 9.2% | $107,773 | $554,100 | $6,325 |
| Newbury | — | 12.3% | $116,477 | $463,400 | $5,695 |
| Northfield | $1,076 | 28.4% | $92,917 | $288,500 | $5,097 |
| Pembroke | $1,218 | 32.6% | $89,519 | $371,500 | $7,589 |
| Pittsfield | $1,239 | 31.2% | $74,318 | $294,800 | $5,694 |
| Salisbury | $1,917 | 3.1% | $111,591 | $363,400 | $5,859 |
| Sutton | $1,656 | 4.3% | $130,313 | $362,600 | $7,652 |
| Warner | $1,219 | 25.4% | $94,022 | $353,100 | $7,650 |
| Webster | $1,396 | 4.0% | $107,171 | $338,500 | $6,021 |
| Wilmot | $1,125 | 16.6% | $117,759 | $399,600 | $6,651 |
Unincorporated communities in Merrimack County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contoocook | $1,215 | 18.3% | $97,928 | $421,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Henniker (community) | $1,056 | 52.9% | $76,326 | $296,400 | $8,583 |
| Hooksett (community) | $1,811 | 27.5% | $101,053 | $348,100 | $4,960 |
| New London (community) | $1,520 | 45.6% | — | $481,000 | $5,598 |
| Pittsfield (community) | $1,236 | 55.9% | $60,144 | $273,100 | $4,864 |
| South Hooksett | $1,471 | 17.1% | $130,000 | $433,200 | $6,801 |
| Suncook | $1,091 | 40.5% | $79,836 | $361,100 | $6,975 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,050 | $45,050 | $72,050 |
| 2 people | $30,900 | $51,450 | $82,350 |
| 3 people | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 4 people | $38,600 | $64,300 | $102,900 |
| 5 people | $41,700 | $69,450 | $111,150 |
| 6 people | $44,800 | $74,600 | $119,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,750 | $127,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,900 | $135,850 |
How the places in Merrimack County rank across New Hampshire
- New Hampshire places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Merrimack County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 110 | 1,212 | 817 | 148,278 | 24 of 27 |
| 2024 | 170 | 108 | 1,187 | 756 | 156,982 | 26 of 27 |
| 2025 | 188 | 119 | 1,211 | 768 | 157,627 | 26 of 27 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merrimack County recorded 188 violent and 1,211 property crimes, 119 and 768 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Merrimack County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Police Department | 44,834 | 82 | 641 |
| Hooksett Police Department | 15,502 | 10 | 114 |
| Franklin Police Department | 8,842 | 10 | 93 |
| Bow Police Department | 8,435 | 2 | 27 |
| Pembroke Police Department | 7,660 | 20 | 15 |
| Henniker Police Department | 6,287 | 5 | 22 |
| Hopkinton Police Department | 6,201 | 1 | 19 |
| Loudon Police Department | 5,778 | 1 | 26 |
| Northfield Police Department | 5,114 | 10 | 32 |
| Epsom Police Department | 5,066 | 5 | 22 |
| Allenstown Police Department | 4,778 | 9 | 23 |
| New London Police Department | 4,473 | 3 | 8 |
| Boscawen Police Department | 4,191 | 6 | 12 |
| Pittsfield Police Department | 4,158 | 4 | 22 |
| Dunbarton Police Department | 3,231 | 1 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Merrimack County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03301 | 33,995 | $1,441 | $371,300 | $86,840 | 44.5% |
| 03303 | 16,571 | $1,415 | $296,200 | $80,456 | 31.8% |
| 03106 | 15,032 | $1,661 | $408,400 | $118,442 | 19.5% |
| 03275 | 12,205 | $1,236 | $336,500 | $82,910 | 27.0% |
| 03276 | 9,015 | $1,019 | $272,700 | $82,425 | 30.9% |
| 03235 | 8,903 | $1,110 | $263,600 | $71,775 | 35.5% |
| 03304 | 8,335 | $1,539 | $506,500 | $172,857 | 12.5% |
| 03242 | 6,197 | $1,081 | $356,700 | $95,206 | 35.5% |
| 03229 | 6,046 | $1,270 | $506,100 | $137,386 | 12.6% |
| 03307 | 5,724 | $1,321 | $365,400 | $107,226 | 10.3% |
| 03234 | 4,939 | $1,212 | $338,400 | $97,941 | 12.4% |
| 03257 | 4,484 | $1,594 | $559,000 | $107,000 | 9.4% |
| 03263 | 4,105 | $1,239 | $294,800 | $74,318 | 31.2% |
| 03046 | 3,097 | $1,166 | $484,100 | $124,348 | 4.9% |
| 03278 | 3,079 | $1,209 | $356,900 | $94,783 | 24.0% |
| 03258 | 2,721 | $2,055 | $410,100 | $108,906 | 14.5% |
| 03224 | 2,392 | $2,136 | $438,500 | $138,125 | 6.3% |
| 03221 | 2,200 | $1,594 | $325,400 | $109,803 | 13.4% |
| 03216 | 2,046 | $1,333 | $358,800 | $88,311 | 9.7% |
| 03255 | 2,015 | — | $465,000 | $117,045 | 12.4% |
| 03287 | 1,487 | $1,125 | $399,600 | $117,759 | 16.6% |
| 03268 | 1,468 | $1,917 | $363,200 | $111,818 | 3.4% |
| 03230 | 1,451 | $1,281 | $240,700 | $71,685 | 9.1% |
| 03260 | 976 | — | $369,600 | $117,000 | 2.3% |
| 03243 | 952 | — | $304,400 | $83,333 | 5.6% |
| 03273 | 361 | — | $358,900 | $187,979 | 4.9% |
| 03233 | 156 | — | $507,800 | $120,156 | 0.0% |
| 03231 | 89 | — | $604,800 | — | 37.9% |
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Questions about Merrimack County
What is the crime rate in Merrimack County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merrimack County recorded 119 violent and 768 property crimes per 100,000 residents (188 violent and 1,211 property crimes in all).
Which place in Merrimack County has the highest rent?
Canterbury has the highest median gross rent, $2,136 (±$233) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Merrimack County has the lowest rent?
Northfield has the lowest median gross rent, $1,076 (±$182) a month.
What is the median rent in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?
The median gross rent in Merrimack County is $1,360 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Merrimack County, NH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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