States · New Hampshire

New Hampshire Economy — Live Data

The New Hampshire economy — anchored by advanced manufacturing, tech, and tourism — currently shows unemployment at 3.0%, below the national rate of 4.2%. This dashboard tracks the state's labor market, housing, and income data as it updates.

Unemployment Rate
3.0%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
700K
▼ -0.5% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+5.3%
▲ Rising fast
Per-Capita Income
$87K
▲ +4.5% vs prior year
New Hampshire vs. United States — Unemployment
New Hampshire
3.0%
United States
4.2%

New Hampshire is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.0% is 1.2 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
700K
Job growth (YoY)
-0.5%
Real GDP (2025)
$97B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.1%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in New Hampshire: advanced manufacturing, tech, and tourism.

What this means if you live or work in New Hampshire
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in New Hampshire are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising fast (+5.3% YoY). Buyers face affordability pressure; owners are building equity quickly.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in New Hampshire is $86,959, up 4.5% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
New Hampshire's economy leans on advanced manufacturing, tech, and tourism — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — New Hampshire
Unemployment3.0%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs700K
House prices YoY+5.3%
Per-capita income$86,959
Real GDP$97B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
Nearby States
Maine economy → Vermont economy → Massachusetts economy → Connecticut economy → All 50 states →
National Data
US labor market → US housing data → US inflation → Full dashboard →

Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series NHUR, NHNA, NHSTHPI, NHPCPI, NHRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.