Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Newmarket, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 73.2% of gross income.
Newmarket rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Newmarket, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Newmarket, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Newmarket, NH?
Median rent in Newmarket is $2,488 a month. A typical nursing assistant in New Hampshire earns about $40,798 a year, which makes that rent 73.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Newmarket?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in New Hampshire (~$40,798/yr) supports up to $1,020 a month in rent. Newmarket's current median rent is $2,488/mo, which is $1,468/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Newmarket?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a nursing assistant in New Hampshire works roughly 126.8 hours a month to cover Newmarket's median rent of $2,488.
Where is rent cheaper than Newmarket for a nursing assistant?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Merrimack ($2,477/mo), Hooksett ($2,473/mo), Merrimack ($2,463/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.