The town named as the poorest in New Hampshire is Ashland. According to recent reports, Ashland has a median household income of approximately $33,365, which is significantly lower than the state’s median household income of $83,449.
The town also has a relatively low percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, at about 17.3%, compared to the state average of 38.2%. Additionally, the median home value in Ashland is $160,600, which is less than half of the state’s median home value of $288,700.
In another report, the median household income in Ashland was slightly adjusted to $40,559, still reflecting its status as one of the economically challenged areas in New Hampshire. Despite New Hampshire having a relatively low overall poverty rate, towns like Ashland face significant economic challenges.
Sources:
- https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/new-report-names-poorest-town-each-new-england-state/ZHOP5XJSXFBLXCNAGNKY7ZSKOA/
- https://stacker.com/stories/new-hampshire/cities-new-hampshire-most-living-poverty
- https://nhfpi.org/blog/new-hampshire-policy-points-2025-income-and-economic-security/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshire_communities_by_household_income
- https://247wallst.com/income/2025/01/17/the-poorest-town-in-every-state-in-america/
