Living in Barrington, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Barrington has 9,489 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $110,323 (11% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $399,100, the median rent is $1,867/month.
Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 9,489
- Median age
- 38.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $110,323State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $399,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,867/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barrington the median home value is $399,100, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,867 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,451 a month in housing costs.
Barrington median household income
The median household income in Barrington is $110,323 and the income per person is $51,165. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,643
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.74
Barrington demographics
- Population
- 9,489
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 3,467
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrington ›
Education in Barrington
42.4% of adults 25 and older in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 9,489 | $110,323 | $399,100 | $1,867 |
| Madbury | 2,203 | $148,365 | $476,900 | $1,574 |
| Rochester | 33,144 | $80,836 | $279,100 | $1,369 |
| Lee | 4,576 | $131,579 | $480,600 | — |
| Nottingham | 5,357 | $122,201 | $457,500 | $2,068 |
| Strafford | 4,306 | $122,105 | $427,900 | $1,635 |
| Somersworth | 12,111 | $74,504 | $318,400 | $1,477 |
| Dover | 33,364 | $94,829 | $436,700 | $1,607 |
| Durham | 15,080 | $124,056 | $504,300 | $1,429 |
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What is the median household income in Barrington, NH?
The median household income in Barrington is $110,323, 11% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barrington?
The median home value in Barrington is $399,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Barrington?
The median gross rent in Barrington is $1,867 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Barrington, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Barrington?
The median age in Barrington is 38.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Barrington?
The average commute to work in Barrington is 30 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Barrington is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrington?
42.4% of adults in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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