Population 7,384 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Epping
Household size in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Epping are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Epping skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Epping: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Epping
Renters in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.7% of households in Epping rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Epping: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Epping is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $846 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,278 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,764 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$918 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Epping runs $1,764 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent has climbed $918 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Epping
Bachelor's degrees in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Epping (37.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Boston area (51.9%). The share with a degree has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Epping: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Hampshire cities, though, Epping has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Epping
| Period | Epping | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Epping has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Epping compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping | 2.37 | 46.4 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,764 | 37.4% | 94.7% | 2.3% |
| West Epping | 2.43 | 43.4 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.4% | 1998 | $1,762 | 30.8% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Brentwood | 2.65 | 46.0 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2000 | $1,823 | 45.8% | 95.5% | 0.7% |
| Fremont | 2.70 | 44.6 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,566 | 32.4% | 92.0% | 1.4% |
| Nottingham | 2.60 | 41.0 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 11.9% | 1988 | $1,545 | 39.0% | 97.4% | 0.3% |
| Marshall Corner | 2.60 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 26.9% | 7.4% | 1984 | $2,232 | 58.4% | 97.9% | 5.3% |
| Newfields | 2.98 | 44.0 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1990 | $1,767 | 63.1% | 97.3% | 1.3% |
| Raymond | 2.57 | 45.6 | 5.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 1983 | $1,491 | 27.3% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| Jady Hill | 2.45 | 42.8 | 9.9% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 1989 | $1,498 | 58.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Lee | 2.72 | 40.6 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1986 | $1,547 | 52.1% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Newmarket | 2.19 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 47.1% | 4.6% | 1982 | $1,636 | 49.5% | 97.6% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Epping. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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