Living in North Hampton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
North Hampton has 4,543 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $146,458 (48% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $670,400, the median rent is $1,805/month.
North Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 4,543
- Median age
- 50.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $146,458State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $670,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,805/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Hampton the median home value is $670,400, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,884 a month in housing costs.
North Hampton median household income
The median household income in North Hampton is $146,458 and the income per person is $87,260. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in North Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,183
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.31
North Hampton demographics
- Population
- 4,543
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 1,960
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Hampton ›
Education in North Hampton
54.5% of adults 25 and older in North Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
North Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| Hampton | 16,426 | $95,233 | $550,200 | $1,628 |
| Greenland | 4,106 | $162,837 | $662,800 | $2,331 |
| Stratham | 7,754 | $151,998 | $655,400 | $2,511 |
| Hampton Beach | 2,605 | $82,557 | $508,900 | $1,375 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
| Exeter | 16,151 | $110,346 | $456,600 | $1,856 |
| Rye | 5,611 | $140,655 | $1,028,100 | $1,781 |
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What is the median household income in North Hampton, NH?
The median household income in North Hampton is $146,458, 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 North Hampton?
The median home value in North Hampton is $670,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in North Hampton?
The median gross rent in North Hampton is $1,805 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is North Hampton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Hampton?
The median age in North Hampton is 50.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in North Hampton?
The average commute to work in North Hampton is 25 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Hampton?
The unemployment rate in North Hampton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Hampton?
54.5% of adults in North Hampton 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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