How many renters in Merrimack, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.9% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Merrimack, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.9% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.7% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Merrimack
| Share of income spent on rent | Merrimack | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±5.8 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.4% (±9.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±5.6 points) | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 28.3% (±12.2 points) | 14.3% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±4.9 points) | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.9 points) | 37.7% | 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.
Merrimack against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| Merrimack | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.9% (±12.0 points) | 48.2% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.9 points) | 37.7% (±1.8 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,859 (±$8,558) | $63,918 (±$2,084) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,932 (±$147) | $1,623 (±$21) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Merrimack, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Hillsborough County (48.2%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hillsborough County, Merrimack ranks 21 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 158 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 Merrimack
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | — | 34.9% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Litchfield | 2.6 mi | 81.5% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
| Amherst | 4.4 mi | 31.4% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 5.8 mi | 59.4% (±13.4 points) | Higher |
| Londonderry | 6.7 mi | 48.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nashua | 7.3 mi | 45.9% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson (community) | 7.5 mi | 34.8% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis | 7.8 mi | 31.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Londonderry (community) | 8.0 mi | 60.5% (±13.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Litchfield, NH (81.5%), Bedford, NH (59.4%), Londonderry (community), NH (60.5%).
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 Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Manchester | 50.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 16 | Milford | 49.6% (±12.3 points) |
| 17 | Lyndeborough | 48.9% (±62.3 points) |
| 18 | Wilton | 47.1% (±29.7 points) |
| 19 | Nashua | 45.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 20 | Bennington | 37.2% (±28.5 points) |
| 21 | Merrimack | 34.9% (±12.0 points) |
| 22 | Hudson | 34.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 23 | Hancock | 32.4% (±50.4 points) |
| 24 | Amherst | 31.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 25 | Hollis | 31.3% (±23.3 points) |
| 26 | Temple | 30.2% (±63.6 points) |
| 27 | Peterborough | 29.2% (±10.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Merrimack include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Merrimack.
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 Merrimack
Are renters in Merrimack rent-burdened?
34.9% of renting households in Merrimack 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 Merrimack spend on rent?
The median renting household in Merrimack, NH spends 27.3% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimack town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimack town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrimack town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Merrimack town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:47540, in state:33 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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