The Town FilesHooksett, New Hampshire
Town in Merrimack County · population 14,871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,000
- Household income
- $117,962
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.3
Hooksett is a town of 14,871 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $407,000, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of New Hampshire towns, better for young professionals than 91% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 87% of New Hampshire towns.
How Hooksett ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hooksett is worth $407,000, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $117,962, which is more affordable than 65% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,661 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hooksett | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,000 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,661 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $117,962 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Hooksett
| People | Hooksett | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Hooksett
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 13.0°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.8 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hooksett since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2008 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 9, 2007.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Hooksett itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Hooksett
3 public schools with 1,268 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooksett Memorial School | 3-5 | 427 | 14.7 |
| David R. Cawley Middle School | 6-8 | 422 | 10.6 |
| Fred C. Underhill School | PK-2 | 419 | 13.5 |
Towns near Hooksett
- Hooksett, NH1.0 mi · 5,283 people · home $348,100
- Suncook, NH3.8 mi · 5,501 people · home $361,100
- South Hooksett, NH3.8 mi · 5,888 people · home $433,200
- Allenstown, NH5.3 mi · 4,707 people · home $243,600
- Candia, NH5.6 mi · 4,013 people · home $415,600
- Bow, NH5.8 mi · 8,229 people · home $506,500
- Pembroke, NH6.0 mi · 7,207 people · home $371,500
- Pinardville, NH6.5 mi · 5,034 people · home $286,300
Hooksett questions
Is Hooksett, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hooksett scores better for retirees than 23% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 8%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Hooksett?
The median owner-occupied home in Hooksett is valued at $407,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,962, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,661 a month.
What is the weather like in Hooksett?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 13.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 52.8 inches of snow.
Does Hooksett get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hooksett since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)