Economy

By many metrics, New Hampshire experienced a slow but meaningful recovery in the decade following the Great Recession. However, not all Granite Staters felt the effects of subsequent economic recovery equally.  Much of the job growth in the state in recent years has been driven by lower wage industries, and Granite Staters earning lower and middle wages during the recovery saw their purchasing power either barely keep up or fall behind the cost of living. The economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 crisis has deeply impacted the economic security of many Granite Staters.

NHFPI explores trends in wages, poverty, and other economic measures; the implications of those trends for Granite Staters; and public policies designed to foster economic opportunity and prosperity in New Hampshire.

Employment typically peaks during summer in NH, but 2025 data suggests constraints may slow that growth – New Hampshire Business Review

First published in New Hampshire Business Review, June 8, 2026. As New Hampshire enters another summer tourism season, recent employment data show how seasonal hiring patterns may be changing across the Grante State. Summer employment is important to New Hampshire’s tourism, recreation, hospitality, and retail sectors. Private-sector employment typically rises during the summer months. New ...

🎙️New Hampshire Uncharted Season 2, Episode 5: Housing at the State House: What Changed This Year?

In the latest episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin speaks with Nick Taylor, Director of Housing Action New Hampshire, about the major housing legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session, what lawmakers were trying to accomplish, and what these policy changes could mean for housing availability and affordability moving forward.

Data About New Hampshire’s Dads for 2026

At NHFPI, we’re all about putting facts and figures into the hands of Granite Staters so they can better understand the issues, trends, and experiences shaping our communities. This Father’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate fathers the way we know best: by exploring what the data can tell us about dads in New Hampshire.