Living in New Durham, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Durham · Census data 2020–2024
New Durham has 2,748 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $100,194 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,417/month.
New Durham at a glance
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 46.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $100,194State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,417/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is New Durham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Durham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Durham the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,417 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,918 a month in housing costs.
New Durham median household income
The median household income in New Durham is $100,194 and the income per person is $47,053. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in New Durham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,639
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 33.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.52
33.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Durham has many vacation and second homes.
New Durham demographics
- Population
- 2,748
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,091
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Durham ›
Education in New Durham
34.7% of adults 25 and older in New Durham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Durham
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
New Durham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Durham | 2,748 | $100,194 | $339,400 | $1,417 |
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
| Alton | 5,994 | $113,715 | $430,400 | — |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
| Milton | 4,538 | $94,493 | $318,400 | $1,587 |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
| Sanbornville | 1,317 | $126,359 | $251,100 | — |
| Barnstead | 4,994 | $111,660 | $362,400 | $1,395 |
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What is the median household income in New Durham, NH?
The median household income in New Durham is $100,194, about the same as 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 New Durham?
The median home value in New Durham is $339,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in New Durham?
The median gross rent in New Durham is $1,417 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is New Durham, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in New Durham?
The median age in New Durham is 46.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in New Durham?
The average commute to work in New Durham is 35 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Durham?
The unemployment rate in New Durham is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Durham?
34.7% of adults in New Durham 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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