South Hooksett, New Hampshire
Among the top 7% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 6% for air quality
- bottom 12% for annual snowfall
South Hooksett is a town in New Hampshire with about 5,808 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, air quality, and school quality. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in South Hooksett is $345k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in South Hooksett is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in South Hooksett is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- South Hooksett has a violent crime rate of 1173/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in South Hooksett is 25 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in3.0 in
humid 63%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$113k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 22% of US places
Home Value$345k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 38% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.89%better than 12% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.76%better than 91% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.5 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.8 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 46% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.1better than 91% of US places
Air Quality26 AQIbetter than 94% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1173/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Crime1174/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Community
Population5,80881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.022nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.1%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 54% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance51 mibetter than 67% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.1%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby440.77better than 82% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is South Hooksett an affordable place to live?
- South Hooksett is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 22% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is South Hooksett safe?
- South Hooksett is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1173/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1174/100k.
- What is the weather like in South Hooksett?
- South Hooksett averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 42.5 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in South Hooksett?
- Public-school quality in South Hooksett is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in South Hooksett?
- The average one-way commute in South Hooksett is 25 min.