Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Newmarket, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 54.5% of gross income.
Newmarket rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Newmarket, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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View full rent data for Newmarket, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford rent in Newmarket, NH?
Median rent in Newmarket is $2,488 a month. A typical paramedic in New Hampshire earns about $54,775 a year, which makes that rent 54.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Newmarket?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in New Hampshire (~$54,775/yr) supports up to $1,369 a month in rent. Newmarket's current median rent is $2,488/mo, which is $1,119/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Newmarket?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a paramedic in New Hampshire works roughly 94.5 hours a month to cover Newmarket's median rent of $2,488.
Where is rent cheaper than Newmarket for a paramedic?
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 paramedic salary.