Living in Henniker, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henniker · Census data 2020–2024
Henniker has 6,197 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $95,206 (4% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $356,700, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Henniker at a glance
- Population
- 6,197
- Median age
- 31.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $95,206State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $356,700State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Henniker a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Henniker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henniker the median home value is $356,700, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,900 a month in housing costs.
Henniker median household income
The median household income in Henniker is $95,206 and the income per person is $43,367. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Henniker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,305
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.57
Henniker demographics
- Population
- 6,197
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,121
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henniker ›
Education in Henniker
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Henniker have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henniker
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Henniker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henniker | 6,197 | $95,206 | $356,700 | $1,081 |
| Deering | 1,938 | $101,250 | $309,900 | $1,306 |
| Hillsborough | 5,980 | $84,495 | $272,300 | $1,198 |
| Hopkinton | 6,037 | $137,477 | $506,900 | $1,270 |
| Contoocook | 1,376 | $97,928 | $421,300 | $1,215 |
| Bradford | 1,565 | $108,015 | $341,700 | $1,507 |
| Warner | 2,959 | $94,022 | $353,100 | $1,219 |
| Weare | 9,170 | $118,271 | $396,300 | $1,541 |
| Windsor | 254 | $103,750 | $337,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Henniker, NH?
The median household income in Henniker is $95,206, 4% lower 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 Henniker?
The median home value in Henniker is $356,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Henniker?
The median gross rent in Henniker is $1,081 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Henniker, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Henniker?
The median age in Henniker is 31.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Henniker?
The average commute to work in Henniker is 20 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henniker?
The unemployment rate in Henniker is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henniker?
41.4% of adults in Henniker 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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