Living in Stratham, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stratham · Census data 2020–2024
Stratham has 7,754 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $151,998 (53% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $655,400, the median rent is $2,511/month.
Stratham at a glance
- Population
- 7,754
- Median age
- 41.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $151,998State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $655,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,511/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Stratham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stratham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stratham the median home value is $655,400, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,511 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,920 a month in housing costs.
Stratham median household income
The median household income in Stratham is $151,998 and the income per person is $69,523. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Stratham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,025
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.56
Stratham demographics
- Population
- 7,754
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 3,025
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stratham ›
Education in Stratham
69.9% of adults 25 and older in Stratham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stratham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Stratham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham | 7,754 | $151,998 | $655,400 | $2,511 |
| Greenland | 4,106 | $162,837 | $662,800 | $2,331 |
| Exeter | 16,151 | $110,346 | $456,600 | $1,856 |
| Newfields | 2,023 | $197,885 | $646,400 | $1,875 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| Newmarket | 9,463 | $100,845 | $455,000 | $1,671 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| Hampton | 16,426 | $95,233 | $550,200 | $1,628 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
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What is the median household income in Stratham, NH?
The median household income in Stratham is $151,998, 53% 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 Stratham?
The median home value in Stratham is $655,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Stratham?
The median gross rent in Stratham is $2,511 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Stratham, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Stratham?
The median age in Stratham is 41.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Stratham?
The average commute to work in Stratham is 27 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stratham?
The unemployment rate in Stratham is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stratham?
69.9% of adults in Stratham 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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