Average Rent in Grafton County, NH↑ Rents rising 15.3% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 91,759
Market Overview
Grafton County, NH has rental prices ranging from $1,104/month to $2,109/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,156/month — 17% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $84,021/year, spending $1,156/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Grafton County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,516/month, Grafton County ranks #8 most expensive of the 12 cities tracked in New Hampshire — pricier than 93% of all US cities in our data.
The Grafton County Rental Market
The Grafton County, NH area has a population of about 91,759 and 29% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Grafton County, NH have risen by $201/month (15.3%) over the past year, from $1,315 to $1,516. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Grafton County, NH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $46,240. The local median household income of $84,021 exceeds that threshold by $37,781, making Grafton County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Grafton County, NH has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, 1.6 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Grafton County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Woodsville ($214,741 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Grafton County, NH Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in NHlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | $1,475 | $1,517 | $1,961 | $2,429 | — |
| Western Rockingham County | $1,526 | $1,536 | $2,015 | $2,824 | — |
| Hillsborough County | $1,184 | $1,192 | $1,564 | $1,917 | — |
| Manchester | $1,336 | $1,485 | $1,948 | $2,347 | — |
| Nashua | $1,458 | $1,621 | $2,126 | $2,824 | — |
| Merrimack County | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,614 | $2,132 | — |
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