Gayest places in New Hampshire research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the cities in New Hampshire with the highest percent of same-sex households for 2026. The data comes from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year vintage, which counts same-sex married spouses and same-sex unmarried partners at the city level.
4.6% gay households · #1 gayest in New Hampshire
Located in
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Newmarket is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 8,936 at the 2010 census. Some residents are students and employees at the nearby University of New Hampshire in Durham.
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4.1% gay households · #2 gayest in New Hampshire
Located in
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Hudson is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. It is located along the Massachusetts state line. The population was 24,467 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 24,645 in 2013. It is the ninth-largest municipality in the state, by population.
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3.8% gay households · #3 gayest in New Hampshire
3.6% gay households · #4 gayest in New Hampshire
3.2% gay households · #5 gayest in New Hampshire
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3.0% gay households · #6 gayest in New Hampshire
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3.0% gay households · #7 gayest in New Hampshire
Located in
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Franklin is a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 8,477, the lowest of any of New Hampshire’s 13 cities. Franklin includes the village of West Franklin.
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2.4% gay households · #8 gayest in New Hampshire
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2.1% gay households · #9 gayest in New Hampshire
Located in
Coos County, New Hampshire
Berlin is a city along the Androscoggin River in Cos County in northern New Hampshire, United States. The population was 10,051 at the 2010 census. It includes the village of Cascade. Located on the edge of the White Mountains, the city’s boundaries extend into the White Mountain National Forest. Berlin is home to the Berlin and Cos County Historical Society’s Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center, Service Credit Union Heritage Park, the Berlin Fish Hatchery, and the White Mountains Community College, member of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
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2.0% gay households · #10 gayest in New Hampshire
Located in
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 23,409 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of Cheshire County.
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How we determined the gayest places in New Hampshire for 2026
In order to rank the gayest cities in New Hampshire, we used Saturday Night Science and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census. We looked at:
- Percentage of all households that are unmarried, same-sex partners
We limited the analysis to non-CDPs that have over 1,000 households.
We ranked each place from 1 to 44 with the city containing the highest percentage of unmarried, same-sex partner households being the most gay.
In the end, Newmarket ended up being the most gay place with 4.6% gay households.
Skip to the end to see the list of all the places in the state from gayest to straightest.
We updated this report for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the gayest places in New Hampshire.
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Gayest Places In New Hampshire
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| Rank | City | Households | LGBTQ Households | % Gay Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newmarket | 2,840 | 132 | 4.6% |
| 2 | Hudson | 3,191 | 131 | 4.1% |
| 3 | North Conway | 1,176 | 45 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Enfield | 1,022 | 37 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Plymouth | 1,266 | 40 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Hooksett | 2,428 | 74 | 3.0% |
| 7 | Franklin | 3,613 | 110 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Newport | 1,964 | 47 | 2.4% |
| 9 | Berlin | 3,705 | 77 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Keene | 9,399 | 192 | 2.0% |
| 11 | South Hooksett | 1,938 | 38 | 2.0% |
| 12 | Manchester | 49,162 | 940 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Claremont | 5,112 | 80 | 1.6% |
| 14 | Derry | 8,829 | 123 | 1.4% |
| 15 | Goffstown | 1,227 | 17 | 1.4% |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 10,902 | 141 | 1.3% |
| 17 | Nashua | 37,134 | 480 | 1.3% |
| 18 | Littleton | 2,038 | 24 | 1.2% |
| 19 | Hampton | 4,529 | 52 | 1.1% |
| 20 | Pinardville | 2,106 | 23 | 1.1% |
| 21 | Hanover | 2,171 | 22 | 1.0% |
| 22 | Concord | 18,346 | 180 | 1.0% |
| 23 | Dover | 15,042 | 145 | 1.0% |
| 24 | Farmington | 1,678 | 16 | 1.0% |
| 25 | Rochester | 13,932 | 117 | 0.8% |
| 26 | Lebanon | 6,917 | 53 | 0.8% |
| 27 | Laconia | 7,226 | 54 | 0.7% |
| 28 | Milford | 3,790 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 29 | Londonderry | 4,524 | 27 | 0.6% |
| 30 | Jaffrey | 1,118 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 31 | Somersworth | 5,201 | 24 | 0.5% |
| 32 | Exeter | 4,529 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 33 | Suncook | 2,291 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 34 | Raymond | 1,567 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 35 | Durham | 1,613 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 36 | Hampton Beach | 1,485 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 37 | Epping | 1,242 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 38 | Wolfeboro | 1,245 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Meredith | 1,141 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 | East Merrimack | 2,658 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 41 | Conway | 1,806 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 42 | Peterborough | 1,394 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 43 | Gorham | 1,077 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Tilton Northfield | 1,331 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. Places with over 1,000 households.
Summary
There You Have It – The Most LGBT Friendly Cities In New Hampshire For 2026
If you’re looking at the number of gay households in New Hampshire, this is an accurate list.
The gayest cities in New Hampshire are Newmarket, Hudson, North Conway, Enfield, Plymouth, Hooksett, Franklin, Newport, Berlin, and Keene. Not sold on New Hampshire? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Gayest Places In New Hampshire FAQs
What is the gayest city in New Hampshire?
Newmarket is the gayest place in New Hampshire for 2026, with same-sex couples making up 4.6% of households. Hudson and North Conway are next.
What are the gayest places in New Hampshire?
The gayest places in New Hampshire are Newmarket, Hudson, North Conway, Enfield, Plymouth, Hooksett, Franklin, Newport, Berlin, and Keene. We ranked all 44 places with over 1,000 households by their share of same-sex partner households.
How do you measure the gayest places?
The Census does not ask about sexual orientation, so we use the closest thing it tracks: the share of households headed by same-sex partners, from the American Community Survey. It undercounts single LGBT residents, but it is consistent from place to place.
What is the straightest place in New Hampshire?
Tilton Northfield is the straightest place in New Hampshire by this measure, with same-sex couples at 0.0% of households. It anchors the other end of the ranking.
Does a town have to be big to make the list?
No. Any New Hampshire place with more than 1,000 households qualifies, and 44 made the cut this year. Small towns can and do out-rank the big cities on this one.
