Living in Epsom, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Epsom · Census data 2020–2024
Epsom has 4,939 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $97,941 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $338,400, the median rent is $1,212/month.
Epsom at a glance
- Population
- 4,939
- Median age
- 47.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $97,941State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $338,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,212/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Epsom a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Epsom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Epsom the median home value is $338,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,025 a month in housing costs.
Epsom median household income
The median household income in Epsom is $97,941 and the income per person is $46,509. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Epsom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,985
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.51
Epsom demographics
- Population
- 4,939
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,926
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Epsom ›
Education in Epsom
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Epsom have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Epsom
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Epsom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 4,939 | $97,941 | $338,400 | $1,212 |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | $72,500 | $243,600 | $1,281 |
| Chichester | 2,745 | $109,297 | $409,300 | $2,055 |
| Pembroke | 7,438 | $89,519 | $371,500 | $1,218 |
| Pittsfield | 4,105 | $74,318 | $294,800 | $1,239 |
| Northwood | 4,688 | $129,375 | $363,000 | $1,201 |
| Deerfield | 4,932 | $131,563 | $421,000 | $1,593 |
| Suncook | 5,432 | $79,836 | $361,100 | $1,091 |
| Loudon | 5,692 | $106,966 | $363,400 | $1,321 |
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What is the median household income in Epsom, NH?
The median household income in Epsom is $97,941, about the same as 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 Epsom?
The median home value in Epsom is $338,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Epsom?
The median gross rent in Epsom is $1,212 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Epsom, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Epsom?
The median age in Epsom is 47.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Epsom?
The average commute to work in Epsom is 31 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Epsom?
The unemployment rate in Epsom is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Epsom?
40.6% of adults in Epsom 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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