Pay gaps and workforce dynamics across New Hampshire
Women in New Hampshire are earning less than men and are less likely to be in the workforce, which can have major implications for family finances and the state’s economy.
Author: Jessica Williams/NH Fiscal Policy Institute
Uneven trends in income and poverty across New Hampshire
New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This data, covering the five years of 2020-24, provides insight into long-term trends in income and poverty across different regions and demographic groups.
Home prices slow in some areas, while affordability crisis persists
As housing costs continue to climb, homeownership has become out of reach for many New Hampshire families. In 2025, the median price of a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $535,000 after an alarming 122% increase over the past decade.
What the latest data reveals about NH’s shifting economy and demographics
New Hampshire’s story is often told through familiar but false assumptions: retirees driving population change, Massachusetts buyers pushing up home prices, and a uniquely low-tax landscape keeping the state affordable.
The power of prevention
Record declines in drug-related deaths follow a decade of investment in services
The role of Medicaid in funding New Hampshire’s health care system
Public health coverage remains essential for helping to ensure all residents can access health care services and contribute to a growing New Hampshire economy.
Rising costs constrain household budgets
The cost of living in New Hampshire has risen in recent years, increasing the financial burden on Granite State families.
The cost of housing and impacts on household budgets
Increasing housing costs have severely constrained household budgets for New Hampshire families. In 2024, the median cost for purchasing a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $540,000 in June.
Trends in public and private health coverage since 2013
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau provides valuable insight into private and public health coverage across New Hampshire. About three in four Granite Staters (75.9%) received all or part of their health coverage through private means, while one in three residents (33.3%) received all or partial public coverage, predominately through Medicare or Medicaid.
NH median incomes and food insecurity increased in most recent data, poverty remained steady
According to 2023 state-level American Community Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in New Hampshire was $96,838, an increase from its estimated $89,992 in 2022.
NH rental costs continued to rise in early 2024, increasing impacts on tenant household budgets
New data collected earlier this year show the cost of renting continues to rise in New Hampshire, increasing pressure on overall housing availability and the finances of Granite State renters
Rising housing costs outpaced household median income, average wages
Rising housing costs, combined with diminished inventory, create barriers to accessing adequate housing for residents across the Granite State
Housing in New Hampshire continues to become less affordable for buyers, renters
Rising housing costs, diminished inventory create barriers to adequate housing for both homeowners and renters across the Granite State
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What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire
As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.
State-mandated budget reductions affect health programs, with larger cuts likely ahead
New Hampshire’s largest state agency has reduced funding for mental health services, public health programs, food assistance initiatives and other health-related services after lawmakers required agencies to cut spending following passage of the current state budget, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI).
Legislature’s session changes housing, child care, tax policies
The Legislature wrapped up its session last month with the passage of a wide variety of bills, some of which have already been signed into law.
Employment typically peaks during summer in NH, but 2025 data suggests constraints may slow that growth
As New Hampshire enters another summer tourism season, recent employment data shows how seasonal hiring patterns may be changing across the Granite State.
Pay gaps and workforce dynamics across New Hampshire
Women in New Hampshire are earning less than men and are less likely to be in the workforce, which can have major implications for family finances and the state’s economy.
Swings in the global energy market reach NH
Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.
Uneven trends in income and poverty across New Hampshire
New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This data, covering the five years of 2020-24, provides insight into long-term trends in income and poverty across different regions and demographic groups.
Clouds in the crystal ball for the 2026 economy
Entering 2025, the topline numbers for the New Hampshire economy were relatively strong.
Unmasking the myths
NH Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down misconceptions about the Granite State
