Living in Exeter, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Exeter · Census data 2020–2024
Exeter has 16,151 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $110,346 (11% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $456,600, the median rent is $1,856/month.
Exeter at a glance
- Population
- 16,151
- Median age
- 45.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $110,346State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $456,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,856/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Exeter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Exeter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Exeter the median home value is $456,600, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,856 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,748 a month in housing costs.
Exeter median household income
The median household income in Exeter is $110,346 and the income per person is $69,367. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Exeter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,342
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.28
Exeter demographics
- Population
- 16,151
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 6,900
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Exeter ›
Education in Exeter
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Exeter have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Exeter
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Exeter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 16,151 | $110,346 | $456,600 | $1,856 |
| Newfields | 2,023 | $197,885 | $646,400 | $1,875 |
| Stratham | 7,754 | $151,998 | $655,400 | $2,511 |
| Kensington | 2,009 | $165,083 | $657,700 | $1,813 |
| Brentwood | 4,641 | $165,509 | $528,100 | $2,217 |
| East Kingston | 2,311 | $138,194 | $575,500 | — |
| Newmarket | 9,463 | $100,845 | $455,000 | $1,671 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
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What is the median household income in Exeter, NH?
The median household income in Exeter is $110,346, 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 Exeter?
The median home value in Exeter is $456,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Exeter?
The median gross rent in Exeter is $1,856 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Exeter, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Exeter?
The median age in Exeter is 45.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Exeter?
The average commute to work in Exeter is 25 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Exeter?
The unemployment rate in Exeter is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Exeter?
59.2% of adults in Exeter 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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