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Data from November 2026
The counties of New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 10 counties. The most populous is Hillsborough County (426,378 people); the most expensive homes are in Rockingham County ($497,500) and the least expensive in Coos County ($188,900). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in New Hampshire
- Counties
- 10
- each with its own page
- People
- 1.4M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $402,500
- median value in New Hampshire
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in New Hampshire
Typical home value by county
- Under $280,100
- $280,100–$362,800
- $362,800–$374,900
- $374,900–$421,100
- $421,100 or more
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People
- Highest
- 426,378
- Hillsborough County
- Lowest
- 31,271
- Coos County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $497,500
- Rockingham County
- Lowest
- $188,900
- Coos County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,687
- Rockingham County
- Lowest
- $876
- Coos County
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FHA limit
- Highest
- $962,550
- Rockingham County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Sullivan County
The full list
Every county in New Hampshire
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Hillsborough County | 426,378 | $421,100 | $1,623 | $103,545 | $589,950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 319,082 | $497,500 | $1,687 | $118,331 | $962,550 |
| Merrimack County | 155,967 | $367,600 | $1,360 | $97,004 | $541,287 |
| Strafford County | 132,575 | $362,800 | $1,488 | $88,570 | $962,550 |
| Grafton County | 92,120 | $344,500 | $1,301 | $88,261 | $541,287 |
| Cheshire County | 77,297 | $280,100 | $1,276 | $83,329 | $541,287 |
| Belknap County | 64,659 | $374,900 | $1,167 | $92,783 | $541,287 |
| Carroll County | 51,804 | $388,900 | $1,195 | $86,463 | $546,250 |
| Sullivan County | 43,715 | $268,700 | $1,211 | $80,858 | $541,287 |
| Coos County | 31,271 | $188,900 | $876 | $57,677 | $541,287 |
- Hillsborough $421,100$589,950
- Rockingham $497,500$962,550
- Merrimack $367,600$541,287
- Strafford $362,800$962,550
- Grafton $344,500$541,287
- Cheshire $280,100$541,287
- Belknap $374,900$541,287
- Carroll $388,900$546,250
- Sullivan $268,700$541,287
- Coos $188,900$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does New Hampshire have?
New Hampshire has 10 counties. The most populous is Hillsborough County (426,378 people) and the least populous Coos County (31,271), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Hampshire has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Rockingham County ($497,500) and the least expensive Coos County ($188,900).
Where is rent highest in New Hampshire?
The highest typical rent is in Rockingham County ($1,687 a month) and the lowest in Coos County ($876), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Hampshire has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Rockingham County ($962,550). 6 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.