Which New Hampshire county has the highest rent-to-price ratio?

Coos County, at 0.63%: a 2-bedroom rent of $1,195 against a median home value of $188,900. It's a rough comparison, and a high ratio can come with slower growth or weaker demand, so check the other columns too.

Where have New Hampshire home prices grown fastest?

Coos County, at an average of +13.3% a year over five years, on the FHFA House Price Index. Past growth doesn't predict future growth.

Where is the New Hampshire population growing fastest?

Carroll County, at +1.5% a year, comparing two Census releases five years apart. These are estimates, and they're less exact for small places.

How does New Hampshire compare with the rest of the US?

Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.50% in New Hampshire and 0.52% nationwide. The ratio is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value.

New Hampshire real estate markets

Compare 10 New Hampshire counties by rent, home prices and property tax, using public government data. Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.50% in New Hampshire and 0.52% nationwide.

Where the numbers stand out

Highest rent-to-price: 0.63%; Coos County
Fastest price growth, 5-yr average: +13.3% a year; Coos County
Lowest property tax: 0.99%; Carroll County
Lowest median home value: $188,900; Coos County
Fastest population growth: +1.5% a year; Carroll County
Lowest unemployment: 2.7%; Grafton County

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US counties ranked by the column you choose. Column headers sort the table.
Market
Coos County, NHNew Hampshire rents · Run a deal	0.63%	+4.2%	+13.3%	$188,900	$1,195	1.89%	31,271
Cheshire County, NHKeene rents · Run a deal	0.62%	+4.2%	+10.8%	$280,100	$1,734	2.16%	77,297
Sullivan County, NHNew Hampshire rents · Run a deal	0.59%	+3.9%	+12.5%	$268,700	$1,596	2.14%	43,715
Strafford County, NHRochester rents · Run a deal	0.58%	+5.3%	+11.2%	$362,800	$2,093	1.85%	132,575
Hillsborough County, NHManchester rents · Run a deal	0.51%	+4.8%	+10.3%	$421,100	$2,168	1.66%	426,378
Grafton County, NHLebanon rents · Run a deal	0.50%	+6.8%	+12.4%	$344,500	$1,719	1.72%	92,120
Merrimack County, NHConcord rents · Run a deal	0.49%	+4.7%	+11.0%	$367,600	$1,800	1.85%	155,967
Rockingham County, NHPortsmouth rents · Run a deal	0.47%	+4.5%	+10.1%	$497,500	$2,347	1.58%	319,082
Belknap County, NHNew Hampshire rents · Run a deal	0.43%	+5.7%	+12.1%	$374,900	$1,620	1.31%	64,659
Carroll County, NHNew Hampshire rents · Run a deal	0.40%	+2.2%	+11.2%	$388,900	$1,566	0.99%	51,804

Home prices

Home prices in New Hampshire rose 55% over the 5 years to Q2 2026.

1 year: +4%
5 years: +55%
10 years: +120%

From the FHFA House Price Index for New Hampshire (state level), updated Mar 31, 2026. It tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes, so it shows the area's trend, not what any one home is worth. See what local prices suggest your rental is worth.

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How to read this

Use this to shortlist, not to decide. These are county-wide figures, and a single county can hold very different neighborhoods. Check a real deal with the rental cash flow calculator.

Rent-to-price is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value. It's a rough comparison between counties. The two figures describe different homes, and the home value lags current prices, so it can look better than today's market in places where prices rose quickly.

2-bed rent is HUD's Fair Market Rent (fiscal year from Oct 1, 2026): the 40th percentile for recent movers, including utilities. HUD often uses one figure across a whole metro area, so neighboring counties can match.

Home value and population are Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates through 2024. Home values are what owners report. Counties under 10,000 people aren't listed.

Prices are the FHFA House Price Index through 2025: the latest year's change, and the average yearly change over five years. FHFA calls its county index developmental, and it doesn't cover every county.

Property tax is median taxes paid divided by median home value, from the Census. It reflects what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners, as in Florida and California.

People and jobs: income, vacant homes (seasonal homes count as vacant, which can look high in vacation areas) and renters are Census 5-year estimates. Population growth compares two Census releases five years apart. Rent ÷ income is a year of the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of median household income. Unemployment is the Bureau of Labor Statistics yearly average for 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Which New Hampshire county has the highest rent-to-price ratio?: Coos County, at 0.63%: a 2-bedroom rent of $1,195 against a median home value of $188,900. It's a rough comparison, and a high ratio can come with slower growth or weaker demand, so check the other columns too.
Where have New Hampshire home prices grown fastest?: Coos County, at an average of +13.3% a year over five years, on the FHFA House Price Index. Past growth doesn't predict future growth.
Which New Hampshire county has the lowest property tax?: Carroll County, at about 0.99% of home value, based on what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners.
Where is the New Hampshire population growing fastest?: Carroll County, at +1.5% a year, comparing two Census releases five years apart. These are estimates, and they're less exact for small places.
How does New Hampshire compare with the rest of the US?: Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.50% in New Hampshire and 0.52% nationwide. The ratio is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value.
Are home prices going up in New Hampshire?: Home prices in New Hampshire rose 55% over the 5 years to Q2 2026. In the latest year (to Q2 2026) they rose 4%. These figures come from the FHFA House Price Index for New Hampshire (state level), which tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes. It shows the trend for the area, not what any one home is worth.