Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Concord, NH?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.9% of gross income.

Concord rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).

Concord median rent
$1,897/mo
Plumber salary (New Hampshire)
$69,113/yr
Rent as % of income
32.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,759, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,728/mo in rent. Concord's median rent of $1,897 exceeds that threshold by $169/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 57.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

These New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Concord, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Keene, NH
$1,893/mo (32.9% of income)
Laconia, NH
$1,891/mo (32.8% of income)
Keene, NH
$1,890/mo (32.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Concord, NH?

Median rent in Concord is $1,897 a month. A typical plumber in New Hampshire earns about $69,113 a year, which makes that rent 32.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Concord?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in New Hampshire (~$69,113/yr) supports up to $1,728 a month in rent. Concord's current median rent is $1,897/mo, which is $169/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Concord?

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a plumber in New Hampshire works roughly 57.1 hours a month to cover Concord's median rent of $1,897.

Where is rent cheaper than Concord for a plumber?

Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Keene ($1,893/mo), Laconia ($1,891/mo), Keene ($1,890/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived New Hampshire state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Concord, NH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.