Living in Goffstown, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goffstown · Census data 2020–2024
Goffstown has 18,513 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $113,958 (15% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $377,400, the median rent is $1,231/month.
Goffstown at a glance
- Population
- 18,513
- Median age
- 41.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $113,958State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $377,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Goffstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Goffstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goffstown the median home value is $377,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,306 a month in housing costs.
Goffstown median household income
The median household income in Goffstown is $113,958 and the income per person is $50,691. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Goffstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,918
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.46
Goffstown demographics
- Population
- 18,513
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 6,664
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goffstown ›
Education in Goffstown
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Goffstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goffstown
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Goffstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goffstown | 18,513 | $113,958 | $377,400 | $1,231 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| Bedford | 23,746 | $167,418 | $612,100 | $2,099 |
| New Boston | 6,165 | $154,250 | $481,100 | $1,193 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Dunbarton | 3,097 | $124,348 | $484,100 | $1,166 |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Bow | 8,335 | $172,857 | $506,500 | $1,539 |
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What is the median household income in Goffstown, NH?
The median household income in Goffstown is $113,958, 15% 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 Goffstown?
The median home value in Goffstown is $377,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Goffstown?
The median gross rent in Goffstown is $1,231 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Goffstown, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Goffstown?
The median age in Goffstown is 41.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Goffstown?
The average commute to work in Goffstown is 28 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goffstown?
The unemployment rate in Goffstown is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goffstown?
42.8% of adults in Goffstown 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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