Quick answer
New Hampshire can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $346,500, rent of $1,469/month and household income of $86,301, and the state's violent crime rate (119 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. New Hampshire has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Keene, Portsmouth, Rochester.
Median home value
$346,500
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,469/mo
Household income
$86,301
Violent crime / 100k
119
New Hampshire, 2025
Population change
+0.5%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+8.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
4.0×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene, NH | 71 | $232,500 | $1,275 | $78,183 | +0.1% |
| Portsmouth, NH | 68 | $640,600 | $1,778 | $105,756 | +0.9% |
| Rochester, NH | 64 | $262,600 | $1,220 | $79,388 | +0.9% |
| Dover, NH | 57 | $398,500 | $1,540 | $92,748 | +0.7% |
| Concord, NH | 46 | $323,700 | $1,360 | $83,701 | +0.4% |
| Nashua, NH | 36 | $373,100 | $1,652 | $92,457 | +0.2% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack County | 64 | $330,600 | $1,293 | $93,944 | +0.7% |
| Grafton County | 62 | $298,500 | $1,292 | $84,021 | +1.0% |
| Rockingham County | 60 | $461,400 | $1,619 | $113,927 | +0.6% |
| Carroll County | 53 | $348,900 | $1,179 | $82,961 | +1.1% |
| Strafford County | 49 | $332,400 | $1,413 | $86,564 | +0.6% |
| Sullivan County | 49 | $236,300 | $1,159 | $75,929 | +0.4% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is New Hampshire a Good Place to Live in 2027?
New Hampshire can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $346,500, rent of $1,469/month and household income of $86,301, and the state's violent crime rate (119 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. New Hampshire has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Keene, Portsmouth, Rochester.
What are the best places to live in New Hampshire?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring New Hampshire cities are Keene, Portsmouth, Rochester, Dover, Concord, and the top counties are Merrimack County, Grafton County, Rockingham County, Carroll County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?
New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
