Portsmouth, NH Economy


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Portsmouth, NH is a quaint seaport town located in the heart of New England. It's a great place for people looking to rent out an apartment as the average 2 bedroom rent stands at $1,830 which is higher than the US average of $1,430. The cost of living in Portsmouth is slightly higher than that of the United States, with groceries costing 109 index points versus 100 in the US. There are plenty of local companies in Portsmouth such as Great Bay Marine Services, Portsmouth Brewing Company and Atlantic Grill that make it an incredibly attractive city for businesses and tourists alike. Portsmouth truly offers an unparalleled quality of life compared to many other places across America.

Portsmouth has an unemployment rate of 2.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Portsmouth has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Portsmouth
- The Sales Tax Rate for Portsmouth is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Portsmouth is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Portsmouth
- The average income of a Portsmouth resident is $42,724 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Portsmouth resident is $91,915 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPortsmouth, New HampshireUnited States
  2.86
  -5.2%-6.2%
  38.2%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $62,756$37,638
  $91,915$69,021
  $124,789$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.3%6.8%
  10.0%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  12.4%11.0%
  2.4%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  3.6%1.9%
  9.6%4.7%
  2.2%1.9%
  14.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  10.0%9.3%
  10.9%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  6.6%7.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  3.1%4.7%
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Over 14 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 15 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 17 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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