Living in South Hooksett, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hooksett · Census data 2020–2024
South Hooksett has 5,902 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $130,000 (31% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $433,200, the median rent is $1,471/month.
South Hooksett at a glance
- Population
- 5,902
- Median age
- 35.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $130,000State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $433,200State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,471/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Hooksett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hooksett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hooksett the median home value is $433,200, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,553 a month in housing costs.
South Hooksett median household income
The median household income in South Hooksett is $130,000 and the income per person is $49,480. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in South Hooksett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,034
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.70
South Hooksett demographics
- Population
- 5,902
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 1,938
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hooksett ›
Education in South Hooksett
37.9% of adults 25 and older in South Hooksett have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hooksett
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
South Hooksett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Auburn | 6,119 | $153,253 | $600,300 | $1,893 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
| Goffstown | 18,513 | $113,958 | $377,400 | $1,231 |
| Suncook | 5,432 | $79,836 | $361,100 | $1,091 |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | $72,500 | $243,600 | $1,281 |
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What is the median household income in South Hooksett, NH?
The median household income in South Hooksett is $130,000, 31% 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 South Hooksett?
The median home value in South Hooksett is $433,200, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in South Hooksett?
The median gross rent in South Hooksett is $1,471 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is South Hooksett, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Hooksett?
The median age in South Hooksett is 35.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in South Hooksett?
The average commute to work in South Hooksett is 26 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hooksett?
The unemployment rate in South Hooksett is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hooksett?
37.9% of adults in South 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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