Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
18%
Newmarket
Newmarket, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,588
Population
9,683
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Hometown appeal on New Hampshire’s charming seacoast
Suburban
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Coastal
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Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Peaceful
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Nestled alongside the Lamprey River and the Great Bay, Newmarket is a charming small town best known for its historic significance in the New Hampshire mill industry. However, Newmarket is a growing seacoast town today, brimming with local businesses and hometown appeal.
Newmarket is also teeming with options for outdoor recreation, including scenic trail walks and wildlife viewing on the banks of the Lamprey River. Superb restaurants, cafes, and shops fill the downtown waterfront area in Newmarket as well, offering plenty to explore near the water. Portsmouth and the University of New Hampshire are just minutes away from the town, while big destinations like Boston and Portland are each about an hour’s drive from Newmarket.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,113
Average: $111,247
Education
4,321
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,902
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newmarket has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Newmarket, NH is $1,050 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,759 for two bedrooms, and $2,772 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newmarket has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newmarket, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
223 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
270 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Town Landing
- Stratham Hill Park
- Great Bay Discovery Center and NERR
- Coppal House Farm
- UNH Observatory
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.