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South Hampton vs Newington vs East Kingston vs Francestown
Cost, people, housing, commute and schools, side by side, each benchmarked against New Hampshire.
What stands out worked out from the figures below
South Hampton has grown the fastest since 2010 (+9.8%).
Newington has the most expensive homes ($862k median).
East Kingston has the most homeowners (96.4%).
Francestown has the most affordable homes ($408k median).
What matters to you?
Pick a few. We’ll pull those rows to the top and mark which town comes out ahead on each. There’s no overall score: what matters is up to you.
| Measure | South Hampton | Newington | East Kingston | Francestown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your priorities | ||||
| People | ||||
| Population | 984 |
939Lowest |
2,311Highest |
1,398 |
| Growth since 20102010 → 2020 census | +9.8%Highest NH: +4.6% |
+7.7% NH: +4.6% |
+3.6% NH: +4.6% |
+3.1%Lowest NH: +4.6% |
| Median age | 45.1±5.3Lowest 4% above NH |
48.7±10.1 12% above NH |
51.7±8.9Highest 19% above NH |
51.2±4.5 18% above NH |
| East Kingston and Francestown are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Kids under 18 | 23.3%±5.8Highest NH: 18.2% |
15.7%±4.9Lowest NH: 18.2% |
16.1%±2.1 NH: 18.2% |
19.8%±4.4 NH: 18.2% |
| South Hampton and Francestown are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Age 65+ | 16.5%±1.4Lowest NH: 20.1% |
28%±11Highest NH: 20.1% |
27.1%±5.9 NH: 20.1% |
21.7%±2.6 NH: 20.1% |
| Newington and East Kingston are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Bachelor’s degree+adults 25+ | 52.4% NH: 40.6% |
62.4%Highest NH: 40.6% |
46.7%Lowest NH: 40.6% |
52.9% NH: 40.6% |
| Enrolled in collegeshare of residents | 2.7%±1.6 NH: 6% |
3.9%±1.8 NH: 6% |
4.8%±1.7Highest NH: 6% |
2.6%±1.1Lowest NH: 6% |
| East Kingston and Newington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Cost of living | ||||
| Household incomemedian | $152,500±$44kHighest 54% above NH |
$145,833±$46k 47% above NH |
$138,194±$38k 40% above NH |
$104,063±$16kLowest 5% above NH |
| South Hampton and Newington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Home valuemedian, owner-occupied | $661,100±$45k 64% above NH |
$861,600±$46kHighest 114% above NH |
$575,500±$56k 43% above NH |
$408,200±$34kLowest about the NH average |
| Rentmedian gross, monthly | $1,889±$489 27% above NH |
$2,292±$795Highest 54% above NH |
— | $1,358±$256Lowest 9% below NH |
| Newington and South Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Property taxmedian, yearly | $9,109 37% above NH |
$6,081Lowest 9% below NH |
$9,604Highest 44% above NH |
$8,014 20% above NH |
| Renters paying 30%+of income on rent | 30%±40.8 NH: 48.2% |
62.9%±44 NH: 48.2% |
0%±100Lowest NH: 48.2% |
66.7%±77Highest NH: 48.2% |
| Francestown and Newington are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Below poverty line | 3.3%Lowest NH: 7.2% |
4% NH: 7.2% |
14.3%Highest NH: 7.2% |
8.2% NH: 7.2% |
| Housing | ||||
| Homeownersof occupied homes | 88.6% NH: 72.8% |
86.9%Lowest NH: 72.8% |
96.4%Highest NH: 72.8% |
95.3% NH: 72.8% |
| Typical home builtmedian year | 1976Lowest 3 yrs older than NH |
1984 5 yrs newer than NH |
1994Highest 15 yrs newer than NH |
1981 2 yrs newer than NH |
| Getting to work | ||||
| Average commuteone way | 28 min 6% above NH |
23 minLowest 13% below NH |
32 min 19% above NH |
42 minHighest 57% above NH |
| Work from home | 17%±3.9 NH: 16.8% |
8%±2.4Lowest NH: 16.8% |
24.1%±5.4 NH: 16.8% |
27.4%±7.7Highest NH: 16.8% |
| Francestown and East Kingston are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Schools | ||||
| School district | South Hampton School District | Newington School District | East Kingston School District | Contoocook Valley School District |
| High school in town | None in town | None in town | None in town | None in town |
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NH average · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024; 2010 & 2020 decennial census; NCES Common Core of Data. “±” is the Census margin of error. Property tax is top-coded by the Census at $10,000+. School rank compares math and reading proficiency against the state average.