The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
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1. | Coos County | 160 |
2. | Merrimack County | 132 |
3. | Rockingham County | 126 |
4. | Sullivan County | 125 |
5. | Grafton County | 124 |
6. | Belknap County | 122 |
7. | Hillsborough County | 121 |
8. | Carroll County | 120 |
9. | Strafford County | 120 |
10. | Cheshire County | 118 |