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South Hooksett, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Merrimack County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,806 Population 861/sq mi density
$115,592 Median Income $47,538 per capita
$383,800 Home Value $427,321 Zillow
$1,300 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
618 Violent Crime/100K 3,626 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,592 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$383,800 home value, $1,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

South Hooksett, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,592
54% above
$47,538 per capita
Home Value
$383,800
36% above
Zillow: $427,321
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
618/100K
63% above
3,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
11% above
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How South Hooksett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Hooksett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
136%
Rent
112%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Hooksett a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Hooksett residents earn a median household income of $115,592 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 South Hooksett is $383,800 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,321. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 24.2% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

South Hooksett reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,626/100K.

Education

37.3% of adults in South Hooksett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South 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

Population5,806
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,592
Per Capita$47,538
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324

Housing

A+
Home Value$383,800
Rent$1,300
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$427,321
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent618/100K
Property3,626/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,692/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation566 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in South Hooksett was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% 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.