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Accommodation and Food Services in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 28.8 (Low), ranked #8 of 51 states. 4,011 establishments, 60,306 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 28.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

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New Hampshire exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 23.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
94.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #4 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
25.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #39 of 51 states
Establishment Density
42.6
vs. national average
Rank #40 of 51 states
Market Volatility
23.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.0
Labor cost pressure

4,011 Establishments in New Hampshire

4,011
Establishments
+1.6% YoY
60,306
Total Employment
+1.0% YoY
$30,641
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How New Hampshire's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 28.8 40.0 -11.3
5-Year Retention 94.1% 51.0% +43.1
Growth Momentum 25.9 41.1 -15.2
Market Volatility 23.1 23.9 -0.8
Establishment Density 42.6 27.0 +15.6
Wage Pressure 24.0 33.4 -9.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

New Hampshire Ranks #8 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

New Hampshire ranks #8 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#8 New Hampshire You 28.8 low
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does New Hampshire stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How New Hampshire's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 28.4 #7/51 Vermont 51.0 #43/51 Maine 55.0 #46/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →