State rank#3 of 10
Smallest county155,967 residentsHillsborough
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 33013
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population155,967
Household income$97,004
Unemployment2.3%
Life expectancy79 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Merrimack County has 155,967 residents and ranks #3 by population among New Hampshire county equivalents. Median household income is $97,004. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Hampshire
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Merrimack County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Merrimack County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $367,600 median home value and $1,360/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,004, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Merrimack County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and primary care access. College attainment is 38.9% and life expectancy is 79 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 2.3%, rank #2 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Median household income: $97,004, rank #3 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,015 residents, rank #3 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,360/mo, rank #7 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $367,600, rank #6 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.9%, rank #5 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Hampshire
Rank and range use only counties in New Hampshire with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$97,004
$97,004; above the state county median of $88,416.
State rank #3 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$367,600
$367,600; above the state county median of $365,200.
State rank #6 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,360/mo
$1,360/mo; above the state county median of $1,289/mo.
State rank #7 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.3%
2.3%; below the state county median of 2.4%.
State rank #2 of 10 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.9%
38.9%; above the state county median of 38.8%.
State rank #5 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
79 years
79 years; above the state county median of 78.6 years.
State rank #4 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13%
13%; below the state county median of 14%.
State rank #4 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.9%
6.9%; below the state county median of 6.9%.
State rank #5 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,015 residents
1 per 1,015 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,250 residents.
State rank #3 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 185 residents
1 per 185 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 275 residents.
State rank #3 of 10 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Merrimack County FAQ
Is Merrimack County a good place to live?
Merrimack County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, median household income, and primary care access. College attainment is 38.9% and life expectancy is 79 years.
What should I know before moving to Merrimack County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $367,600 median home value and $1,360/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,004, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Merrimack County?
Merrimack County has 155,967 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Merrimack County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 33013; the parent state FIPS is 33.
What is the median household income in Merrimack County?
The ACS median household income is $97,004.
How much does housing cost in Merrimack County?
Housing benchmarks are $367,600 median home value and $1,360/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $97,004, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrimack County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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