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Hooksett

Pop. 5,876·8th most expensive in New Hampshire·Rental market data updated monthly for Hooksett, NH
Median rent (all units)
$2,399/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$434
Falling (Monthly)
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Hooksett · $2,399
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,399/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
Local median income
$101,053/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hooksett's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$2,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,788/yr
At $2,399/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hooksett, NH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,876
Median income
$101,053
Median age
42.6
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
14.7%
23.3%
28.2%
13.1%
20.7%
Under 1814.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.1%
65+20.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian3.5%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
24.3%
32.1%
41.4%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+41.4%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hooksett, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,899 → $101,053
up 24.9%
Population
5,669 → 5,876
up 3.7%
Renter share
36.1% → 27.5%
-8.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.8% → 41.4%
+0.6 pts
Median age
41.3 → 42.6
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,899 in 2021 to $101,053 more recently. Census counts show Hooksett, NH adding about 207 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.1% to 27.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hooksett is $2,399/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,540/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,670/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($101,053/yr), Hooksett ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hooksett an affordable city for renters?

Hooksett is considered affordable for renters. At $2,399/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($101,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hooksett falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hooksett?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in Hooksett. The local median household income is $101,053/yr, meaning the typical Hooksett household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hooksett?

Rent in Hooksett has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Hooksett rent compare to other cities in New Hampshire?

Hooksett is middle-of-the-pack for New Hampshire for rent, ranking #8 out of 18 tracked cities at $2,399/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hooksett?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hooksett ($2,399/mo): Concord ($1,886/mo), Manchester ($2,058/mo), Derry ($2,357/mo).

What percentage of Hooksett residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of Hooksett households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. Hooksett leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hooksett rent compare to the national average?

Hooksett's median rent of $2,399/mo is $434 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #8 out of 18 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,399/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hooksett's median household income ($101,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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