High prices and limited supply continue to strain housing affordability in New Hampshire

Sunday, April 5, 2026Friday, April 3, 2026

his week, NHFPI released a new analysis of New Hampshire’s housing market, highlighting how high prices, limited supply, and rising rents continue to challenge affordability. While price growth has slowed in some areas, housing costs still outpace incomes, limiting options for renters and prospective homebuyers statewide. Below are three key takeaways.

Women’s Equal Pay Day highlights ongoing income disparities in New Hampshire

Monday, March 23, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026 marks National Women’s Equal Pay Day, the day that represents how far into the new calendar year the median full-time, year-round working woman would need to work to earn what the median full-time, year-round working man earned in the previous year.

January revenues show lackluster business tax receipts offset by one-time tax amnesty program

Monday, February 9, 2026

The New Hampshire General Fund and Education Trust Fund collected a combined $193.1 million in revenue in January, $8.3 million (4.5%) more than planned. However, a total of $16.5 million was collected from the State’s 2.5-month-long tax amnesty program during January. Continuing a trend from December, the tax amnesty program was the reason for a revenue surplus last month, as the total combination of other revenue sources would have fallen short of the target.

Food insecurity continues to rise in New Hampshire, reaching highest point in 10 years

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the final iteration of the Household Food Security Report, which includes a longstanding measure of food insecurity.

Spotlight on Granite State women in the labor force for National Women’s Equal Pay Day

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

March 25 marks National Women’s Equal Pay Day for 2025, the day that highlights the number of days full-time, year-round, median-income earning employed females would need to work into the new year in order to earn the same income as median-income earning males from the previous year. Below are several facts to know about women’s pay in the U.S. and the Granite State.

State agency budget requests identify $16.9 billion in priorities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027

Sunday, November 17, 2024

State agencies submitted their budget requests at the beginning of October, offering insights into the results of the first phase in the State Budget process, as well as into the needs State agencies have identified to fulfill their missions.

October revenue collections generate surplus, partially offset revenue deficit for year, thus far

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Key State revenue sources, including combined business taxes and the Meals and Rentals Tax, fell short of their monthly targets, while others aligned with or exceeded the planned amounts for the month.

Health coverage in New Hampshire remained steady in 2023

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey provides insight into health insurance coverage among New Hampshire residents.

Food insecurity continues to increase among Granite Staters since 2021

Monday, September 9, 2024

Survey data analyzed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides reliable insights into the number of households experiencing food insecurity across the country and in the Granite State. According to the USDA, food insecurity is defined as when households are unable to provide enough food for one or more household members due to a lack of money or resources. The USDA’s most recent report, released on September 4, suggests that food insecurity has continued to rise following initial declines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under-enrollment in TANF, increased funding, provide opportunities for enhanced outreach and assistance

Thursday, August 15, 2024Monday, July 29, 2024

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), otherwise known in New Hampshire as the Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) program, provides funds for families with low incomes, mostly deployed in the form of cash assistance.