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Amherst vs Hooksett

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Amherst and Hooksett
AttributeAmherstHooksett
RegionMerrimack ValleyMerrimack Valley
CountyHillsborough CountyMerrimack County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingRural / countryRural / country
Typical home value$529,944$406,140
Typical monthly rent$1,462/mo$1,661/mo
Owner-occupied share91.9%80.6%
Average commute33 min27 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterA town organized around a historic village green, with low-density residential development, conservation land, and access to Route 101 and the Nashua employment area.Hooksett is a small-town town in Merrimack County, in New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley region. Residents report an average commute of about 27 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

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