Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
18%
Somersworth
Somersworth, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,949
Population
12,541
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Tranquil New England living not far from the city of Portsmouth
Suburban
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Quaint
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River
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Uniquely positioned along New Hampshire-Maine border and the Salmon Falls River, Somersworth is a modest New England community that’s great for families or anyone looking to be closer to the New Hampshire countryside. William H. Champlin Jr. Forest provides the area with an expansive recreation space on top of the parks within the town’s boundaries.
Somersworth’s proximity to Portsmouth and Kittery make it a prime spot for commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,716
Average: $95,682
Education
3,102
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,055
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Somersworth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Somersworth, NH is $1,518 for a studio, $1,950 for one bedroom, $1,981 for two bedrooms, and $2,975 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somersworth has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,950/month
777 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Somersworth, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades K-5
143 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
342 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
394 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire
- Powderhouse Hill Ski Area
- Woodman Institute Museum
- Vaughan Woods State Park
- Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
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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.