Most affordable counties to rent in New Hampshire
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. Carroll County is the most affordable at 27.5%; Coos County the least affordable at 35.6%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Carroll County | 27.5% | $1,195 | $52,077 | 42% | $1,566 |
| 2. Grafton County | 28.7% | $1,301 | $54,415 | 45% | $1,719 |
| 3. Rockingham County | 29.8% | $1,687 | $67,946 | 50% | $2,367 |
| 4. Sullivan County | 30.0% | $1,211 | $48,453 | 54% | $1,596 |
| 5. Merrimack County | 30.0% | $1,360 | $54,371 | 45% | $1,800 |
| 6. Hillsborough County | 30.5% | $1,623 | $63,918 | 48% | $2,239 |
| 7. Strafford County | 31.7% | $1,488 | $56,401 | 50% | $2,093 |
| 8. Cheshire County | 31.7% | $1,276 | $48,250 | 49% | $1,734 |
| 9. Belknap County | 32.1% | $1,167 | $43,562 | 50% | $1,620 |
| 10. Coos County | 35.6% | $876 | $29,545 | 44% | $1,195 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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