Best Job Markets in New Hampshire
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in New Hampshire based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. East Merrimack leads the ranking with a value of 0.4% and a population of 4,872.
The top three cities are East Merrimack (0.4%), Goffstown (0.5%), and Epping (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Hampshire.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | East Merrimack | 0.4% | 4,872 |
| #2 | Goffstown | 0.5% | 3,127 |
| #3 | Epping | 0.6% | 2,808 |
| #4 | Marlborough | 0.6% | 925 |
| #5 | Pinardville | 0.6% | 4,586 |
| #6 | Ashland | 0.9% | 1,417 |
| #7 | Lebanon | 0.9% | 14,759 |
| #8 | Troy | 1.0% | 1,086 |
| #9 | Gorham | 1.1% | 2,044 |
| #10 | South Hooksett | 1.1% | 5,806 |
| #11 | Wolfeboro | 1.1% | 2,420 |
| #12 | Suncook | 1.2% | 5,075 |
| #13 | Tilton Northfield | 1.3% | 3,169 |
| #14 | Keene | 1.5% | 22,923 |
| #15 | Newmarket | 1.7% | 5,730 |
| #16 | Newport | 1.7% | 5,185 |
| #17 | Contoocook | 2.0% | 1,370 |
| #18 | Wilton | 2.0% | 1,444 |
| #19 | Bethlehem | 2.1% | 1,097 |
| #20 | Portsmouth | 2.1% | 22,332 |
| #21 | Antrim | 2.2% | 1,293 |
| #22 | Newfields | 2.3% | 304 |
| #23 | Lancaster | 2.4% | 2,264 |
| #24 | Hampton | 2.5% | 9,960 |
| #25 | Somersworth | 2.5% | 12,060 |
| #26 | Woodsville | 2.6% | 1,387 |
| #27 | Peterborough | 2.7% | 2,343 |
| #28 | Exeter | 2.8% | 10,138 |
| #29 | Hudson | 2.8% | 7,105 |
| #30 | Lincoln | 2.8% | 938 |
| #31 | Milford | 2.9% | 8,857 |
| #32 | Rochester | 2.9% | 32,866 |
| #33 | Pittsfield | 3.0% | 1,882 |
| #34 | Colebrook | 3.1% | 1,143 |
| #35 | Henniker | 3.1% | 2,880 |
| #36 | Hooksett | 3.1% | 5,362 |
| #37 | Claremont | 3.4% | 13,054 |
| #38 | West Swanzey | 3.5% | 1,227 |
| #39 | Bristol | 3.7% | 2,157 |
| #40 | Groveton | 3.8% | 871 |
| #41 | Manchester | 3.8% | 115,415 |
| #42 | Farmington | 3.9% | 3,753 |
| #43 | Laconia | 3.9% | 16,982 |
| #44 | North Woodstock | 4.0% | 515 |
| #45 | Winchester | 4.1% | 1,394 |
| #46 | Dover | 4.2% | 33,070 |
| #47 | Concord | 4.3% | 44,219 |
| #48 | Hampton Beach | 4.3% | 2,585 |
| #49 | Whitefield | 4.4% | 1,438 |
| #50 | Londonderry | 4.5% | 12,307 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in New Hampshire?
East Merrimack ranks #1 for best job markets in New Hampshire with a value of 0.4% and a population of 4,872.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in New Hampshire?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in New Hampshire. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Hampshire compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare New Hampshire's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.