New Hampshire

New Hampshire

State in United States


New Hampshire has a land area of 8,951.0 square miles and a water area of 396.4 square miles. It is the 44th largest state by area. New Hampshire is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    1,388,992
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    43.1 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    267,741
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $112,938
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    11.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    1,161,865
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    548,026
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,263
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    57.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    42.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $345,200
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    150,801
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    397,225
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    12.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of New Hampshire is located in Boston Regional Office. Within New Hampshire there are . Throughout New Hampshire there are 20 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: NEW HAMPSHIRE

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Manchester Field Office.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: NEW HAMPSHIRE

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: NEW HAMPSHIRE

TANF OFFICE HUD: NEW HAMPSHIRE

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: NEW HAMPSHIRE

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RENTAL HELP: NEW HAMPSHIRE

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: NEW HAMPSHIRE

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in New Hampshire

Age and Sex

43.1 +/- 0.2

Median Age in New Hampshire

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Age and Sex

43.1 +/- 0.2
Median Age in New Hampshire
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in New Hampshire

Older Population

19.30 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in New Hampshire

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Older Population

19.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in New Hampshire
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in New Hampshire

Veterans

7.80 +/- 0.4

Veterans in New Hampshire

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Veterans

7.80 +/- 0.4
Veterans in New Hampshire
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in New Hampshire

Median Household Income

$88,465 +/- $2,144

Median Household Income in New Hampshire

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Median Household Income

$88,465 +/- $2,144
Median Household Income in New Hampshire
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in New Hampshire

Poverty

7.20 +/- 0.5

Poverty in New Hampshire

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Poverty

7.20 +/- 0.5
Poverty in New Hampshire
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in New Hampshire

Educational Attainment

40.20 +/- 1.0

Educational Attainment in New Hampshire

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Educational Attainment

40.20 +/- 1.0
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in New Hampshire
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in New Hampshire

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in New Hampshire

Employment rate

64.10% +/- 0.7%

Employment rate in New Hampshire

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Employment rate

64.10% +/- 0.7%
Employment rate in New Hampshire
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023