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Cost of Living in Carroll County, NH

Population 51,804 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,195
Median home value$388,900
Median household income$86,463

The median rent in Carroll County, NH is $1,195/month, 20% lower than the New Hampshire median and 15% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $388,900, 17% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $86,463 a year, 13% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $47,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,966/mo

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Carroll County vs. New Hampshire vs. U.S.

Carroll CountyNew HampshireU.S.
Median rent$1,195$1,491$1,413
Median home value$388,900$402,500$332,700
Median household income$86,463$99,031$80,734
Homeownership rate83.4%72.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher38.6%40.6%35.7%
Poverty rate7.6%7.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.1%3.3%5.2%
Work from home16.2%16.8%15.1%
Median age54.643.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Carroll County, NH?

The median gross rent in Carroll County, NH is $1,195 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Carroll County, NH?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,800 a year in gross income.

Is Carroll County, NH expensive to live in?

Rent there is 15% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.5 times the median household income.

Other counties in New Hampshire

Hillsborough County, NHRent $1,623 · Income $103,545Rockingham County, NHRent $1,687 · Income $118,331Merrimack County, NHRent $1,360 · Income $97,004Strafford County, NHRent $1,488 · Income $88,570Grafton County, NHRent $1,301 · Income $88,261Cheshire County, NHRent $1,276 · Income $83,329

Counties with a similar cost of living

Franklin County, WARent $1,198 · Income $86,714Madison County, ALRent $1,209 · Income $86,499York County, PARent $1,193 · Income $84,829Cass County, MORent $1,205 · Income $87,535Louisa County, VARent $1,220 · Income $86,689Warren County, VARent $1,199 · Income $84,682

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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