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.
603 Day is all about celebrating what makes New Hampshire special: its people, communities, local businesses, and places that give the Granite State its character. But it’s also a time to celebrate the progress, resilience, and opportunities shaping life here today. At the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, we spend a lot of time examining ...
Concord, N.H. – 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, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. The analysis, Younger Residents Lead Interstate Movement ...
KEY POINTS New Hampshire gained a net of 2,046 new tax filers between 2022 and 2023 Massachusetts has led inflow to the state, while New Hampshire has lost population to Maine and the South Atlantic region Approximately six-in-ten of the state’s residents in 2024 were born outside of New Hampshire Tax filers age 26-44 represented ...
Study finds higher gasoline prices are creating immediate financial pressure for Granite State families while also potentially threatening long-term transportation funding Concord, N.H. – As Memorial Day weekend approaches and many Granite ...
KEY POINTS Gasoline prices have risen sharply since late February 2026, increasing costs for New Hampshire households. Households with lower incomes may face greater hardships from these increases as fuel ...
This Mother’s Day, the NHFPI team is recognizing the hard work of New Hampshire mothers by doing what we do best: highlighting key data that underscores both the challenges mothers ...