Living in Hooksett, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hooksett · Census data 2020–2024
Hooksett has 15,057 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $117,962 (19% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $407,000, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Hooksett at a glance
- Population
- 15,057
- Median age
- 41.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $117,962State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $407,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hooksett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hooksett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hooksett the median home value is $407,000, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,483 a month in housing costs.
Hooksett median household income
The median household income in Hooksett is $117,962 and the income per person is $51,763. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Hooksett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,721
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.61
Hooksett demographics
- Population
- 15,057
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 5,500
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hooksett ›
Education in Hooksett
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Hooksett have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hooksett
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Hooksett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Suncook | 5,432 | $79,836 | $361,100 | $1,091 |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | $72,500 | $243,600 | $1,281 |
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
| Bow | 8,335 | $172,857 | $506,500 | $1,539 |
| Pembroke | 7,438 | $89,519 | $371,500 | $1,218 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
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What is the median household income in Hooksett, NH?
The median household income in Hooksett is $117,962, 19% 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 Hooksett?
The median home value in Hooksett is $407,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Hooksett?
The median gross rent in Hooksett is $1,661 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Hooksett, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Hooksett?
The median age in Hooksett is 41.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Hooksett?
The average commute to work in Hooksett is 27 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hooksett?
The unemployment rate in Hooksett is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hooksett?
39.6% of adults in Hooksett 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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