{"id":86697,"date":"2025-05-02T09:51:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86697"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:51:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:51:19","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-new-hampshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-new-hampshire\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Affordable Places to Live in New Hampshire in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Hampshire is home to a wide range of scenic landscapes like the White Mountains and the Lakes Region with roughly 270 bodies of water, quaint beach villages, and charming historic towns. Striking a balance between city life and outdoor recreation, New Hampshire is an inviting place to call home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re currently living in or are considering moving to the \u201cGranite State,\u201d then chances are you have a budget you\u2019d like to stay under when it comes to renting or buying a home. When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/New-Hampshire\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a home in New Hampshire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the median home sale price is $482,600.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry if that number doesn\u2019t fit in your budget \u2013 we\u2019ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. Redfin has rounded up a list of the 7 of the most affordable places to live in New Hampshire \u2013 and they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9977\/NH\/Keene\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3697\/NH\/Concord\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find out which cities made the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of Residential Community in Concord, New Hampshire- Overhead Aerial\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/New-hampshire-house-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Keene<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$348,750<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $232<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,695<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $57,393 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Concord (50 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9977\/NH\/Keene\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keene, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Keene\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keene, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the first spot on our list of affordable places to live in New Hampshire is Keene. When living in this city of 23,000 people, you can visit one of the beautiful nature areas and forests like Horatio Colony Nature Preserve, Greater Goose Pond Forest, and Otter Brook Lake. There\u2019s plenty to do in town such as watching a show at The Colonial Theatre and exploring the downtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Concord<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$380,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $251<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,447 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $57,393 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3697\/NH\/Concord\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concord, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Concord\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concord, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great area to add to your list is Concord. With 43,900 people living in this affordable town, Concord is a great option to consider when looking to stay in New Hampshire without paying the premium for a home in a larger city. Living in Concord, you can stop by the New Hampshire State House dating back to 1819, visit Penacook Lake, explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starhop.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and watch a concert or Broadway revival at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccanh.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitol Center for the Arts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-87893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn in Rochester, New Hampshire\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-hampshire-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Derry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $391,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$301<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,737<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $83,750<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manchester (13 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/22219\/NH\/Derry\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derry, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Derry\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derry, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third city to make our list of affordable places to live in New Hampshire is Derry. With about 34,200 residents and a median home sale price of $391,000, Derry is a great option if you\u2019re looking to live in the state. It\u2019s also close to Manchester, so you can enjoy a smaller community without living in the big city. In Derry, you\u2019ll find plenty of historic places like Taylor Mill State Historic Site, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertfrostfarm.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Tupelo Music Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Manchester<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $392,533<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$253 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,850<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $74,040<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11504\/NH\/Manchester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manchester, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Manchester\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manchester, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fourth spot on our list goes to Manchester, situated along the beautiful Merrimack River. Home to 115,400 residents, Manchester\u2019s home prices are about $50K less than the state\u2019s average. There are plenty of things to do in Manchester such as exploring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/currier.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currier Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, seeing a show at the Palace Theatre, strolling along the Heritage Trail, or enjoying the views from Rock Rimmon Park. You\u2019ll never tire of exploring Manchester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/manchester-nh-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Manchester, NH, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Rochester<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $400,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$259<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,787<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $57,393 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portsmouth (20 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16704\/NH\/Rochester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rochester, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Rochester\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rochester, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Manchester is none other than Rochester. With roughly 32,500 residents in Rochester, make sure to spend time outdoors such as camping by Baxter Lake at Grand View Campground and hiking the Pickering Ponds Trail. You can also check out the restaurants downtown and watch a show at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesteroperahouse.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rochester Opera House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444.jpg\" alt=\"nashua new hampshire in the snow_getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-908024444-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Nashua<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $432,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$292<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,987<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $88,766<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12918\/NH\/Nashua\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashua, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Nashua\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashua, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $432,500, Nashua takes the sixth spot. About 91,000 people live in this city, where you\u2019ll find plenty to do. Nashua is home to the gorgeous Mine Falls Park, which has trails, river views, and sports fields. Don\u2019t miss out on exploring the charming downtown where there are plenty of local shops, riverfront restaurants, and historic buildings. If you\u2019re looking for something outdoorsy, make sure to hike along the Nashua River Rail Trail Head.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Dover<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $445,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$304<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,207<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $92,748<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4861\/NH\/Dover\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dover, NH homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/New-Hampshire\/Dover\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dover, NH apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out our list of affordable places to live in New Hampshire is Dover. With a median home sale price of $445,000 and about 33,500 residents, Dover has a great small-town feel with affordable prices. Dover is located along the New Hampshire-Maine border so you can explore both states easily. In Dover, you can find outdoor spaces like the Dover Community Trail, Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area, and Garrison Hill Park. Don\u2019t skip exploring downtown Dover where you can see views of the Cocheco River, local restaurants, shops, and museums.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All cities must have over 20,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in New Hampshire. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the most affordable places to live in New Hampshire. 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