Newington, NH

This town of 848 residents needs 14 more housing units over the next five years. Newington is part of the Rockingham Planning Commission.

Housing snapshot

Population
848 (2026)
Households
369
Median household income
$160,726 (2026)
Typical home value
$808,723
Owner-occupied
86%
Five-year housing need
14 units

Comparison to other New Hampshire municipalities

Newington: $160,726 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$42K >$195K
Newington: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.16
Newington: No permit data
<0.2% >8.9%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Newington, NH is valued at $808,723, well above the New Hampshire average of $472,465. At a median household income of $160,726 in Newington, NH, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $28,930 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 369 households, Newington, NH is growing modestly at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Newington, NH is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 86% of units. Newington, NH is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 86% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?