Living in Pembroke, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pembroke · Census data 2020–2024
Pembroke has 7,438 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $89,519 (10% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $371,500, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Pembroke at a glance
- Population
- 7,438
- Median age
- 41.9State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $89,519State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $371,500State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pembroke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pembroke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pembroke the median home value is $371,500, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,260 a month in housing costs.
Pembroke median household income
The median household income in Pembroke is $89,519 and the income per person is $44,532. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Pembroke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,847
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.65
Pembroke demographics
- Population
- 7,438
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,808
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pembroke ›
Education in Pembroke
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Pembroke have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pembroke
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Pembroke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | 7,438 | $89,519 | $371,500 | $1,218 |
| Suncook | 5,432 | $79,836 | $361,100 | $1,091 |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | $72,500 | $243,600 | $1,281 |
| Epsom | 4,939 | $97,941 | $338,400 | $1,212 |
| Bow | 8,335 | $172,857 | $506,500 | $1,539 |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Chichester | 2,745 | $109,297 | $409,300 | $2,055 |
| Concord | 44,375 | $84,902 | $350,900 | $1,441 |
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
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What is the median household income in Pembroke, NH?
The median household income in Pembroke is $89,519, 10% 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 Pembroke?
The median home value in Pembroke is $371,500, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Pembroke?
The median gross rent in Pembroke is $1,218 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Pembroke, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Pembroke?
The median age in Pembroke is 41.9 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Pembroke?
The average commute to work in Pembroke is 25 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pembroke?
The unemployment rate in Pembroke is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pembroke?
32.2% of adults in Pembroke 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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