Most rent-burdened cities in New Hampshire
Cities in New Hampshire ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Portsmouth ranks first, with rent at 33.5% of median household income.
- Across all 9 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,082/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
9 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PortsmouthNH | 33.5% | $2,963/mo | $106,219 | same |
| 02 | LaconiaNH | 30.9% | $1,887/mo | $73,218 | ↑3 from #5 |
| 03 | ManchesterNH | 30.8% | $2,082/mo | $81,007 | ↓1 from #2 |
| 04 | DerryNH | 29.6% | $2,263/mo | $91,673 | ↓1 from #3 |
| 05 | DoverNH | 29.0% | $2,292/mo | $94,829 | ↓1 from #4 |
| 06 | NashuaNH | 28.4% | $2,278/mo | $96,326 | same |
| 07 | KeeneNH | 28.0% | $1,833/mo | $78,445 | same |
| 08 | ConcordNH | 27.4% | $1,941/mo | $84,902 | ↑1 from #9 |
| 09 | RochesterNH | 27.0% | $1,820/mo | $80,836 | ↓1 from #8 |