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Somersworth

Pop. 12,111·14th most expensive in New Hampshire·Rental market data updated monthly for Somersworth, NH
Median rent (all units)
$1,937/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$25
Rising (Monthly)
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Somersworth · $1,937
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,937/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$74,504/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Somersworth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,700
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,810/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,937 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,244/yr
At $1,937/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Somersworth, NH is majority owner-occupied, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,111
Median income
$74,504
Median age
38.4
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
19.9%
25.8%
26.7%
13.6%
14%
Under 1819.9%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.6%
65+14%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black2.2%
Hispanic6%
Asian2.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
23.5%
38.8%
31.4%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Somersworth, NH has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,762 → $74,504
up 8.4%
Population
11,964 → 12,111
up 1.2%
Renter share
40.7% → 42.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 31.4%
+6.3 pts
Median age
39.7 → 38.4
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,762 in 2021 to $74,504 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 11,964 to 12,111 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 42.2% of households rent today, against 40.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.1% to 31.4%.

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Somersworth rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Somersworth. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Somersworth is $1,937/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,810/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($74,504/yr), Somersworth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Somersworth an affordable city for renters?

Somersworth is considered moderate for renters. At $1,937/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($74,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Somersworth slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Somersworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,937/mo in Somersworth. The local median household income is $74,504/yr, meaning the typical Somersworth household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Somersworth?

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

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

Somersworth is one of the more affordable cities in New Hampshire for rent, ranking #14 out of 19 tracked cities at $1,937/mo.

What percentage of Somersworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of Somersworth households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. Somersworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Somersworth rent compare to the national average?

Somersworth's median rent of $1,937/mo is $25 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #14 out of 19 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,937/mo, rent takes ~31% of Somersworth's median household income ($74,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Somersworth 31%Benchmark 30%
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