New Hampshire Income Statistics
New Hampshire Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
New Hampshire Around averageAmong the top 5 wealthiest states in US
Source: Map AI Methodology
Wealthiest and Least Wealthy Counties in New Hampshire
- Rockingham County (126% of U.S. avg)
- Hillsborough County (115% of U.S. avg)
- Merrimack County (109% of U.S. avg)
- Coos County (90% of U.S. avg)
- Sullivan County (100% of U.S. avg)
- Cheshire County (102% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Wealth Index, which combines income, employment, and income inequality metrics.
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,079 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $68,664 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 16.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in New Hampshire is about 23% higher than in US. Income has been growing slower in New Hampshire (4.7%/yr) than in US (4.8%/yr).
About 17% of adults in New Hampshire earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the US average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in New Hampshire grew by 56.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $99,079 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.7% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in New Hampshire
| Metric | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.508 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $81,033 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $62,970 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 22.3% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In New Hampshire, it is 0.508, lower than US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 29% more than women's income in New Hampshire. Over a 35-year career, a 29% wage gap accumulates to roughly $632,205 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in New Hampshire has narrowed from about 28% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 20% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,366 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | New Hampshire | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 25,965 people are unemployed in New Hampshire.
The average commute time in New Hampshire is 22 minutes, about the same as in US.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in New Hampshire has fallen from 6.3% to 3.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.9% in 2013.
New Hampshire Wealth Compared With Nearby States
New Hampshire is typical in size for this group, 1,394,471 residents against a local median of 1,387,521, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets New Hampshire apart most is unemployment: 3.3%, 35% below the local median of 5.1%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The states themselves spread 2.2% on unemployment, so New Hampshire sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. New Hampshire has the lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,394,471 | $99,079 #2/6 | 4.7%/yr #5/6 | 3.3% #1/6 | 0.508 #2/6 |
| Vermont | 646,793 | $81,508 | 4.7%/yr | 3.5% | 0.506 |
| Massachusetts | 7,031,620 | $104,336 | 4.9%/yr | 5.1% | 0.531 |
| Rhode Island | 1,100,398 | $88,093 | 5.2%/yr | 5.8% | 0.529 |
| Connecticut | 3,347,044 | $97,098 | 3.7%/yr | 5.5% | 0.536 |
| Maine | 1,387,521 | $74,723 | 4.9%/yr | 3.8% | 0.510 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New Hampshire has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in New Hampshire.
How Rich Is New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $99,079, about 23% higher than the US average of $80,455.
How has median household income changed in New Hampshire?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in New Hampshire rose 57%, from $63,232 to $99,079. Over the same years, income here kept pace with the U.S. as a whole: +57% against +57%.
What was the median household income in New Hampshire in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in New Hampshire was $96,073, up 5% from $91,331 in 2022. The US median that year was $78,147.
What was the median household income in New Hampshire in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in New Hampshire was $78,391. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $99,079.
Is it hard to find a job in New Hampshire?
Unemployment in New Hampshire is only 3.3%, well below the US rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in New Hampshire?
The Gini coefficient in New Hampshire is 0.508. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in New Hampshire?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in New Hampshire has narrowed from about 28% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 20% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,366 since 2009.
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