Nearly half of New Hampshire renters ‘cost-burdened’ when it comes to housing costs

By: Maureen Milliken

Outlets: Manchester InkLink

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Nearly half of the state’s renters have housing costs that make them “cost-burdened,” with nearly a quarter paying 50% of their monthly income for housing, according to the latest figures from the American Community Survey.

The state’s homeowners are also feeling the heavy weight of housing costs, with a quarter paying more than 30% of gross monthly income on the cost of keeping a roof over their head.

Households that pay …

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