Living in Stratford, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stratford · Census data 2020–2024
Stratford has 950 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $49,583 (50% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $775/month.
Stratford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stratford at a glance
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 49.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $49,583State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Stratford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stratford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stratford the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,191 a month in housing costs.
Stratford median household income
The median household income in Stratford is $49,583 and the income per person is $26,950. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Stratford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.52
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stratford has many vacation and second homes.
Stratford demographics
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 377
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stratford ›
Education in Stratford
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Stratford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stratford
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Stratford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 950 | $49,583 | $161,100 | $775 |
| Maidstone | 241 | $85,833 | $438,200 | — |
| Brunswick | 109 | $128,125 | $228,100 | — |
| Columbia | 683 | $57,917 | $196,400 | $792 |
| Groveton | 834 | $37,321 | $104,700 | $1,022 |
| Bloomfield | 234 | $54,375 | $190,600 | — |
| Northumberland | 1,815 | $40,268 | $120,100 | $1,018 |
| Stark | 419 | $71,750 | $197,700 | — |
| Lemington | 108 | $55,000 | $138,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Stratford, NH?
The median household income in Stratford is $49,583, 50% lower 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 Stratford?
The median home value in Stratford is $161,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Stratford?
The median gross rent in Stratford is $775 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Stratford, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Stratford?
The median age in Stratford is 49.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Stratford?
The average commute to work in Stratford is 23 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stratford?
The unemployment rate in Stratford is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stratford?
16.1% of adults in Stratford 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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