At a Glance
Median Income
$91,005
$50,892 per capita
Home Value
$298,900
Zillow: $510,727
Median Rent
$1,829/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
1,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Hooksett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hooksett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hooksett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hooksett residents earn a median household income of $91,005 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,892. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,546 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hooksett is $298,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,727. Median rent is $1,829/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Hooksett reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,113/100K. The murder rate is 13.7/100K.
Education
42.2% of adults in Hooksett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hooksett has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,362
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,005
Per Capita$50,892
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,900
Rent$1,829
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$510,727
Housing Units2,315
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property1,113/100K
Murder13.7/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation271 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Hooksett was built in 1985.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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