A new NHFPI analysis found that New Hampshire added approximately 36,600 residents between 2020 and 2025, but that growth was not distributed evenly across the state.
The price of child care in New Hampshire continued to rise in 2025 while the number of providers declined, placing growing financial pressure on Granite State families seeking affordable, high-quality care for their children, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.
New Hampshire is attracting younger workers and families from other states, but rising housing, child care, and health care costs may make it harder for people to remain in the Granite State long-term.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and many Granite Staters prepare for summer road trips, rising gasoline prices are increasing pressure on household budgets and could also create longer-term challenges for maintaining New Hampshire’s roads and bridges, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.
A $500,000 home in New Hampshire can face annual property tax bills ranging from about $1,310 to more than $18,270 depending on the community, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. The study, Property Taxes in New Hampshire: How They Work and How They Compare, examines how property taxes are structured, how they vary across communities, and how New Hampshire’s reliance on local property taxes compares to other states.
NHFPI today announced the hiring of Dow Drukker and Ben Reynolds as Senior Policy Analysts and the promotion of Jessica Williams to Senior Policy Analyst, strengthening the organization’s capacity to deliver data-driven research and analysis on the policies shaping the Granite State. In their roles, Drukker, Reynolds, and Williams will conduct research and analysis on key issues affecting New Hampshire residents, including economic opportunity, health and well-being, education, and the State Budget.
