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Statistics on children, youth and families in New Hampshire from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and New Futures
Share of homes that are cost-burdened
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Why This Indicator Matters
Housing costs are one of the
largest financial burdens that families
face. Households where more than 30
percent of income goes to owner costs or
gross rent are considered cost burdened.
High housing costs can make it difficult for
families to afford such necessities as food,
clothing, transportation, child care, and
medical care.
Housing cost burden can lead to housing insecurity, which is detrimental to children’s overall health and wellbeing.1 Poor housing conditions can lead to health problems and developmental delays. Children who move frequently due to unstable housing are less successful in school, are at higher risk for behavioral issues, and have less access to health care services.2
Across New Hampshire, with little county variation, the highest rate of cost burden is found among renters, followed by those in mortgaged homes, then those in homes owned outright.
1 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/ affordablehousing/
2 National Housing Center (2014). Should I Stay or Should I Go? http://www.nhc.org/media/files/HsgInstablityandMobility. pdf p. 4
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Housing cost burden can lead to housing insecurity, which is detrimental to children’s overall health and wellbeing.1 Poor housing conditions can lead to health problems and developmental delays. Children who move frequently due to unstable housing are less successful in school, are at higher risk for behavioral issues, and have less access to health care services.2
Across New Hampshire, with little county variation, the highest rate of cost burden is found among renters, followed by those in mortgaged homes, then those in homes owned outright.
1 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/ affordablehousing/
2 National Housing Center (2014). Should I Stay or Should I Go? http://www.nhc.org/media/files/HsgInstablityandMobility. pdf p. 4
Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Share of households spending 30 percent or more of their total income on gross rent (rent plus utilities) or owner costs (mortgage, taxes, fees, and utilities).
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2016-2021, Table DP04.
Notes
Data updated January 2023.
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Last Updated
February 2023