Living in Atkinson, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Atkinson has 7,267 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $146,380 (48% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $555,200, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Atkinson at a glance
- Population
- 7,267
- Median age
- 57.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $146,380State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $555,200State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Atkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Atkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atkinson the median home value is $555,200, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,674 a month in housing costs.
Atkinson median household income
The median household income in Atkinson is $146,380 and the income per person is $70,052. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Atkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,024
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.47
Atkinson demographics
- Population
- 7,267
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 2,945
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atkinson ›
Education in Atkinson
42.7% of adults 25 and older in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Atkinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | 7,267 | $146,380 | $555,200 | $1,140 |
| Hampstead | 9,102 | $112,348 | $521,100 | $1,299 |
| Plaistow | 7,861 | $108,317 | $404,500 | $1,664 |
| Salem | 30,964 | $110,490 | $473,300 | $1,625 |
| Haverhill | 67,698 | $88,326 | $453,900 | $1,668 |
| Newton | 4,836 | $138,487 | $459,500 | $1,683 |
| Danville | 4,531 | $115,104 | $437,600 | $2,144 |
| Sandown | 6,628 | $135,040 | $483,400 | $1,893 |
| Methuen | 53,475 | $113,310 | $499,700 | $1,749 |
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What is the median household income in Atkinson, NH?
The median household income in Atkinson is $146,380, 48% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atkinson?
The median home value in Atkinson is $555,200, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Atkinson?
The median gross rent in Atkinson is $1,140 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Atkinson, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Atkinson?
The median age in Atkinson is 57.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Atkinson?
The average commute to work in Atkinson is 28 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atkinson?
The unemployment rate in Atkinson is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atkinson?
42.7% of adults in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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