Living in Strafford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Strafford · Census data 2020–2024
Strafford has 4,306 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $122,105 (23% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $427,900, the median rent is $1,635/month.
Strafford at a glance
- Population
- 4,306
- Median age
- 46.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $122,105State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $427,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,635/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Strafford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New Hampshire median.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Strafford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Strafford the median home value is $427,900, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,635 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,361 a month in housing costs.
Strafford median household income
The median household income in Strafford is $122,105 and the income per person is $51,034. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Strafford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,867
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.72
Strafford demographics
- Population
- 4,306
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 1,580
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Strafford ›
Education in Strafford
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Strafford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Strafford
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Strafford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford | 4,306 | $122,105 | $427,900 | $1,635 |
| Northwood | 4,688 | $129,375 | $363,000 | $1,201 |
| Barnstead | 4,994 | $111,660 | $362,400 | $1,395 |
| Pittsfield | 4,105 | $74,318 | $294,800 | $1,239 |
| Barrington | 9,489 | $110,323 | $399,100 | $1,867 |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
| Rochester | 33,144 | $80,836 | $279,100 | $1,369 |
| Epsom | 4,939 | $97,941 | $338,400 | $1,212 |
| Nottingham | 5,357 | $122,201 | $457,500 | $2,068 |
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What is the median household income in Strafford, NH?
The median household income in Strafford is $122,105, 23% 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 Strafford?
The median home value in Strafford is $427,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Strafford?
The median gross rent in Strafford is $1,635 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Strafford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New Hampshire median. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
What is the median age in Strafford?
The median age in Strafford is 46.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Strafford?
The average commute to work in Strafford is 36 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Strafford?
The unemployment rate in Strafford is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Strafford?
40.2% of adults in Strafford 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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