UNH Today

NHPR: More Young People Moving To New Hampshire

New Hampshire is seeing an increase in young people moving into the state. Estimates from the U.S. Census released last week show that in the last four years, an average of 8,300 more people moved into the state each year versus moved out of the state. According to Kenneth Johnson, senior demographer at the Carsey School, this is significantly higher than migration levels following the Great Recession.

Union Leader: Billion-dollar boom: Homes hotter during the pandemic

Purchases of New Hampshire homes and condos are up by $1 billion since March when compared with the same period a year ago. A lack of new construction and a migration of people into the state exacerbates the imbalance between the supply of available housing and the increasing demand. According to Ken Johnson, senior demographer at the Carsey School, between 2015 and 2019, an average of 8,300 more people a year moved into New Hampshire than left the state.

Sentinel Source: COVID-era investment in child care is a start, not a solution

The pandemic has had a substantial impact on the childcare industry. Fortunately, the state’s early education and child care providers have been able to access state and federal funding to purchase PPE, provide scholarships, and offer other supports. According to Carsey School researcher Jessica Carson, that funding has allowed many childcare providers to remain open. “I think we’ve already seen some early evidence that no, we are seeing some losses already, we are seeing some doors close that will not be reopened again,” said Carson.