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Why is rent so high in NH? ›

PORTSMOUTH — Rents in New Hampshire have shot up an average 45% since the pandemic, compared to 25% nationally, fueled by a lack of housing construction and few vacant apartments to rent, an economist said.

Current Versus Historical New Hampshire Rents

New Hampshire rentals average $1,429 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,195, or roughly $2 per square feet.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Ben Frost, of New Hampshire Housing, said there are a lot of reasons for high rent, but the main cause is the lack of available housing. "There is simply not enough housing for people to rent in New Hampshire," he said.

If you are being evicted for not paying rent, your landlord must serve you with a Demand for Rent. The demand tells you how much rent you owe, and cannot ask for more rent than you actually owe. The demand must be served personally (handed to you) or left at your home before or at the same time as the notice to quit.

If your landlord gives you a valid 30-day rent increase notice which you do not pay, you will not have the right to cure by paying the increased amount after the landlord issues the 30-day notice to quit. There is no New Hampshire statute limiting how much a landlord can raise the rent.

Considering median home price, average household income, housing costs, grocery costs, utilities, inflation, and state income taxes, New Hampshire takes the No. 1 spot as the most economic state to live for 2023, according to United Region Van Lines' recent study.

Hawaii ranked as the state with the highest average rent, according to doxo. In a separate 2023 doxo report, Hawaii was also determined to be the most expensive U.S. state based on the average cost of household bills.

The cost of living in NH is 15% less than MA. The cost of groceries in NH is 14% less than MA. The cost of housing in NH is 25% less than MA.

Manchester: New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester, attracts young professionals and families with its vibrant downtown, cultural scene, and growing job market. Movers seeking an urban lifestyle often make Manchester their choice.

Why are houses so expensive in NH? ›

Rising mortgage interest rates have likely deterred individuals and families from selling their homes, and in turn, have led to declines in housing inventory and increases in prices. The construction of new homes also affects the amount of available inventory.

As America's #1 state for taxpayer ROI, New Hampshire's cost of living is favorable and the quality of life is unbeatable. In almost every cost of living category – from taxes and transportation to household income and healthcare – New Hampshire comes out ahead of its New England neighbors.

Hawaii ranked as the state with the highest average rent, according to doxo. In a separate 2023 doxo report, Hawaii was also determined to be the most expensive U.S. state based on the average cost of household bills.

Declining Inventory of Single-Family Houses

Rapidly increasing housing prices across the Granite State reflect the drastic decline in inventory for single-family houses on the market. According to NHAR, there were a total of 1,435 single-family houses on the market across the entire state in April 2024.