How are homes heated in Barrington, NH?

Name: Heating fuel in Barrington, NH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Barrington, used by 48.4% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% heat with utility gas.

3.3% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.5% (±1.8 points)
Electricity: 3.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 48.4%

Heating fuel in Barrington

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Barrington	Strafford County	New Hampshire	United States
Utility gas	2.5% (±1.8 points)	21.4%	21.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	48.4% (±5.9 points)	42.5%	39.5%	3.9%
Electricity	3.3% (±2.5 points)	12.1%	11.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	31.8% (±5.8 points)	16.2%	19.2%	4.9%
Wood	11.5% (±4.2 points)	4.4%	5.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.6% (±0.7 points)	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.0% (±2.4 points)	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.0 points)	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Barrington, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Strafford County (42.5%).

It is also higher than in New Hampshire (39.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Barrington, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Strafford County (12.1%).

It is also lower than in New Hampshire (11.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Barrington

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Barrington
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Barrington	—	3.3% (±2.5 points)	—
Madbury	5.7 mi	6.0% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rochester	6.5 mi	11.1% (±2.6 points)	Higher
Lee	6.8 mi	3.3% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Nottingham	7.5 mi	2.8% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Durham (community)	7.6 mi	23.8% (±6.9 points)	Higher
Strafford	7.8 mi	1.5% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Somersworth	8.0 mi	12.0% (±5.6 points)	Higher
Dover	8.1 mi	19.3% (±2.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochester, NH (11.1%), Durham (community), NH (23.8%), Somersworth, NH (12.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Strafford County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Milton	69.1% (±7.4 points)
2	Farmington	63.2% (±7.7 points)
3	Rollinsford	61.4% (±8.1 points)
4	Lee	59.6% (±9.0 points)
5	Madbury	56.6% (±10.4 points)
6	Middleton	52.1% (±8.0 points)
7	Barrington	48.4% (±5.9 points)
8	Rochester	47.9% (±3.2 points)
9	New Durham	45.0% (±7.9 points)
10	Somersworth	44.8% (±6.6 points)
11	Strafford	43.0% (±8.1 points)
12	Durham	42.5% (±6.5 points)
13	Dover	24.0% (±2.7 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Barrington

What is the most common way to heat a home in Barrington?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Barrington, used by 48.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Barrington heat with oil?

48.4% (±5.9 points) of occupied homes in Barrington use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Barrington have electric heat?

3.3% (±2.5 points) of occupied homes in Barrington heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington town, Strafford County, New Hampshire

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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