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South HooksettNH
A town of 5,902.
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Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
5,902
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$433K
Census ACS
Household income
$130K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
3,276
Balanced
Is South Hooksett a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than South Hooksett. 1.2% of the land in South Hooksett is conserved, where New Hampshire’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Manchester Waterworks, at 32 acres. We don’t grade South Hooksett yet; the figures below are still real.
Getting set up
Moving to South Hooksett: who provides what
South Hooksett is unincorporated, so Merrimack County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterManchester Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMerrimack CountyMerrimack County provides services here
Register to voteIn personNew Hampshire has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail only in special circumstances (received 13 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown Clerk of HooksettTown of Hooksett; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes03106, 0310403106 99% · 03104 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Hooksett.
Who lives here
More young adults than New Hampshire overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 34% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 14% of residents (20% statewide). South Hooksett’s median age is 35.2 years, below both New Hampshire’s towns (44.8 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 16% of residents are under 18 in South Hooksett.
35.2median age · NH 43.3
| South Hooksett | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 years | 44.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 16% | 18% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 39% | 29% |
South HooksettNew HampshireUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school30%
Some college18%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across New Hampshire, 50.1% of residents are women.
| South Hooksett | NH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 18.7% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.1% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 7.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.5% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.4% | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.9% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazards
Low risk in South Hooksett, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in South Hooksett.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
9
paid flood claims since 2007
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
South Hooksett has snowy winters and pleasant summers
South Hooksett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 14° and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–35°
Spring34–57°
Summer57–80°
Fall39–61°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.2 jobs for every working resident, South Hooksett draws in 3,194 commuters
Most working residents leave South Hooksett for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in South Hooksett is $130,000. Jobs based in South Hooksett fell to 3,276 in 2023, 1,339 fewer than in 2013.
3%work in town
| South Hooksett | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 16% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In South Hooksett3%
Manchester28%
Hooksett9%
Concord8%
Bedford6%
9 mi
median commute distance
3,276
jobs based in South Hooksett
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| South Hooksett | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 9.5% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 23% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | South Hooksett | NH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 8.2% | 9.8% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 30.9% | 35.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 8.9% |
Elliot Hospital
3.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
In South Hooksett, trail density runs lower than in the typical New Hampshire or U.S. town
Of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare, none has a lower trail density than South Hooksett. 0.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
1.2%conserved
1.2%
conserved · 50 of 4,280 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manchester Waterworks | — | 32 |
| 2. Fraser Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$745Kmedian sale price
| South Hooksett | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 82% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,471 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
15
days on market
100.2%
sale-to-list price
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 200 attractions →Lake Winnipesaukee and 47 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around South Hooksett. Close and well known come first.
40 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
17 mi Ancient siteAmerica's Stonehenge
36 mi MountainMount Monadnock
3 mi Stadium & arenaSNHU Arena
19 mi Theme parkCanobie Lake Park
3 mi MuseumCurrier Museum of ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · America's Stonehenge: User:Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SNHU Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Canobie Lake Park: Alex1961, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Currier Museum of Art: Struthious Bandersnatch, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of South Hooksett
Southern New Hampshire UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Manchester1.5 mi$17,200 tuitionManchester Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manchester2.9 mi$7,090 in-state tuitionUniversity of New Hampshire at ManchesterUniversity or college · Public · Manchester3.5 mi$15,838 in-state tuition
About 14 of every 100 South Hooksett residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
About South Hooksett
Census-designated place in New Hampshire, United States
South Hooksett is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,888 at the 2020 census. It is a suburban area adjacent to the city of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, and includes a mix of housing developments and large retail stores.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 443 ft
South Hooksett’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with South Hooksett.
HooksettManchesterAuburnSouth Hooksett
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hooksett | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hooksett | #24 | A | C− | A− | A− | A |
| Manchester | #120 | C− | C− | C | D− | B+ |
| Auburn | #8 | A+ | C | A+ | A− | A |
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Is South Hooksett, NH a good place to live?
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