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South Hooksett, New Hampshire real estate market data.
Real estate market data for South Hooksett, NH (Merrimack County) — Census median home value $383,800, county listing prices up about 14.1% over the past year.
South Hooksett, NH is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,806, with a median household income of $115,592. Census data puts South Hooksett's median home value at $383,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Merrimack County's current median listing price runs $627,500, up about 14.1% over the past year.
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South Hooksett market snapshot
Population
5,806
Median Household Income
$115,592
Median Home Value (city)
$383,800
Median Listing Price (Merrimack County)
$627,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,300/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+14.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Hooksett's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $383,800. Separately, Merrimack County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $627,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Merrimack County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.72% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
South Hooksett has an estimated population of 5,806 and a median household income of $115,592, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
South Hooksett's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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South Hooksett FAQ
What are home values like in South Hooksett, NH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts South Hooksett's median home value at $383,800. Merrimack County's current median listing price runs $627,500, up about 14.1% over the past year.
What is the population of South Hooksett, NH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Hooksett's population at approximately 5,806.
What's the median rent in South Hooksett, NH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in South Hooksett at approximately $1,300 per month.
What is the median household income in South Hooksett, NH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in South Hooksett at approximately $115,592.
Is the South Hooksett housing market growing?
Merrimack County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.72% annual change in 2025.
Is South Hooksett, NH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts South Hooksett's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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