Remote work is now a permanent part of New Hampshire’s economy. About 16 percent of workers age 16 or older, or about 121,000 people, worked from home in 2024. That’s down from the pandemic peak of 19.3 percent in 2021, but still more than double the pre-pandemic rate of 7.3 percent in 2019.
New Hampshire’s 2025 economy faces stalled job growth, rising costs, and long-term challenges like housing and child care despite 2024 gains.
Expansions of gambling in the next state budget would continue a longstanding trend of gaming expansions in New Hampshire
State revenue collections were above targeted amounts again in March, following February’s relatively strong receipts.
After expanding just 0.2% in 2023, New Hampshire’s labor force grew 1.3% in 2024, according to recently published data from New Hampshire Employment Security.
One of several proposed changes to Medicaid is lowering or eliminating the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage floor set at the 50% match for states.
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau provide key insights into the economic well-being of Granite Staters
The federal American Rescue Plan Act, enacted in 2021, provided flexible federal funds to county, city, and town governments in New Hampshire that can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
If given final approval and implemented, investments could support the economy and Granite Staters with low and moderate incomes
While information from the 2023 returns is not available yet, data from 2018 through 2021 provides insights into how Granite Staters make money.
The median price for a single-family house in New Hampshire rose from $283,000 in 2018 to $470,000 in 2023, a 66% increase in five years. Between 2013 and 2023, the median price increased 114%, starting at $220,000 in 2013.
In their latest projections, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan budgetary and macroeconomic analytical arm of the staff informing federal legislators, projects a slowdown in growth, but no recession in sight.
The national economy outpaced many forecasters’ expectations for a recession in 2023
For the last 60 years, New Hampshire has relied on relatively high population growth to fuel its economic expansion
New Hampshire State revenues give indications of economic conditions, outlook generally positive, with key points of caution.
Latest data shows median income fell behind inflation, tax credit expirations, increased poverty
Economic growth not sufficient enough to offset revenue losses
NH Fiscal Policy Institute shares data from Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey
Budget highlights ongoing imbalance in the way the state funds transportation
Investments to provide workforce supports with expanded housing availability and access to healthcare
Proposal to include modest investments in housing, child care, healthcare workforce
Economic challenges still constrain NH’s workforce
A guide to understanding the fundamentals behind the state’s fiscal blueprint
Federal assistance offset negative economic effects
High costs can be linked to high school students’ decision to leave state to attend college
Targeted state investments seen as helping improve conditions for renters, buyers
But significant unknowns related to the pandemic, federal aid could reverse favorable trends
Officials say impacts of Covid-19 could mean a $500 million hit
Support for small businesses tops the list, along with nonprofits, healthcare and childcare providers
Key policies can provide short-term relief and long-term recovery in Covid-19 crisis
Analysis: Covid-19 crisis has taken a bite out of state coffers, with bigger losses to come
Federal CARES Act to provide relief to NH residents, $1.25 billion to New Hampshire state government
By many metrics, there are large differences between the more urban regions of New Hampshire, primarily in the southeastern part of the state, and less urban regions in the west and north. The southeast’s larger population centers, higher resident median…
Anthem and Martin’s Point are exiting the state entirely, Aetna is shrinking its coverage to just one county, and others are adjusting their plans, leaving some of the state’s counties with limited choices
‘Effective’ tariff rate slowing consumer spending, economist says
Rate has ticked up to 3% after hovering around 2% for two years
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
