Smaller Southeastern Towns Lead New Hampshire’s Population Growth, While Movement to Lakes and Mountains Slows Post-Pandemic
June 18, 2026
New Hampshire added nearly 36,600 residents between 2020 and 2025, but growth varied widely across the state. A new NHFPI analysis from Jessica Williams finds that communities such as Epping, Brentwood, Merrimack, Londonderry, and Lebanon were among the fastest-growing municipalities, while population growth in larger cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Concord remained relatively modest.
New Hampshire Employment Bump Last Summer Lowest in a Decade
June 4, 2026
A new analysis from NHFPI’s Ben Reynolds examines New Hampshire summer employment trends and finds that last year’s summer job growth was the weakest recorded over the past decade. Private-sector employment increased by just 11,118 jobs (2.2%) from May to August 2025, compared to an average increase of 3% from 2015-2024.
Annual Price of Child Care for Granite State Children Remains High as Number of Providers Decline
June 2, 2026
A new NHFPI study finds that child care remains a significant financial challenge for many Granite State families. The analysis found that the average annual price of center-based care for an infant and a four-year-old reached nearly $30,000 in 2025, up from about $22,500 in 2017, while the number of licensed child care providers statewide declined by 120 programs.
May State Revenues Reach Target Despite Business Tax Slump
June 11, 2026
State revenues exceeded targets in May, increasing the year-to-date surplus to $156.7 million, or 5.7 percent above plan (boosted largely through tax amnesty receipts). However, business tax revenues fell below expectations for the month, suggesting April's strong collections may not signal a broader trend.