Housing by town in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County, New Hampshire has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,488 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,091 in 2015–2019 (+36.4%; Up after inflation).
Barrington has the highest median gross rent ($1,867) and Farmington the lowest ($1,096).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,488 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 32.9%
- Median household income
- $88,570
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Strafford County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | $1,867 | 13.0% | $110,323 | $399,100 | $7,121 |
| Dover | $1,607 | 47.3% | $94,829 | $436,700 | $8,249 |
| Durham | $1,429 | 35.6% | $124,056 | $504,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Farmington | $1,096 | 22.3% | $66,943 | $289,200 | $4,723 |
| Lee | — | 4.2% | $131,579 | $480,600 | $9,661 |
| Madbury | $1,574 | 17.1% | $148,365 | $476,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Middleton | $1,500 | 3.5% | $101,696 | $312,300 | $5,504 |
| Milton | $1,587 | 13.7% | $94,493 | $318,400 | $5,663 |
| New Durham | $1,417 | 6.0% | $100,194 | $339,400 | $5,774 |
| Rochester | $1,369 | 34.0% | $80,836 | $279,100 | $5,334 |
| Rollinsford | $1,809 | 21.8% | $89,500 | $398,100 | $6,851 |
| Somersworth | $1,477 | 42.2% | $74,504 | $318,400 | $6,805 |
| Strafford | $1,635 | 6.5% | $122,105 | $427,900 | $6,086 |
Unincorporated communities in Strafford County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham (community) | $1,302 | 46.4% | $112,070 | $498,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Farmington (community) | $1,076 | 34.7% | $55,029 | $229,600 | $4,423 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,600 | $49,350 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,800 | $56,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,050 | $63,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $42,250 | $70,450 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,650 | $76,100 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $49,050 | $81,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $52,400 | $87,400 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,800 | $93,000 | $141,000 |
How the places in Strafford County rank across New Hampshire
- New Hampshire places ranked by median rent
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- New Hampshire places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Strafford County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 76 | 1,189 | 908 | 130,876 | 12 of 13 |
| 2024 | 97 | 72 | 1,179 | 881 | 133,888 | 13 of 13 |
| 2025 | 119 | 88 | 998 | 740 | 134,864 | 13 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Strafford County recorded 119 violent and 998 property crimes, 88 and 740 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Strafford County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Police Department | 34,157 | 22 | 196 |
| Rochester Police Department | 33,835 | 36 | 418 |
| Durham Police Department | 15,196 | 14 | 31 |
| Somersworth Police Department | 12,278 | 14 | 201 |
| Barrington Police Department | 9,697 | 6 | 29 |
| Farmington Police Department | 6,823 | 12 | 44 |
| Lee Police Department | 4,596 | 3 | 17 |
| Milton Police Department | 4,592 | 7 | 35 |
| Strafford Police Department | 4,360 | 3 | 3 |
| New Durham Police Department | 2,841 | 1 | 7 |
| Rollinsford Police Department | 2,673 | 1 | 11 |
| Madbury Police Department | 1,952 | 0 | 1 |
| Middleton Police Department | 1,864 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Strafford County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03820 | 33,440 | $1,607 | $436,100 | $94,897 | 47.3% |
| 03867 | 22,732 | $1,360 | $273,900 | $78,674 | 37.4% |
| 03824 | 15,080 | $1,429 | $504,300 | $124,056 | 35.6% |
| 03878 | 12,205 | $1,479 | $317,900 | $75,136 | 42.0% |
| 03825 | 9,489 | $1,867 | $399,100 | $110,323 | 13.0% |
| 03835 | 6,804 | $1,096 | $289,800 | $66,982 | 22.2% |
| 03868 | 6,133 | $1,203 | $268,800 | $81,530 | 21.9% |
| 03861 | 4,576 | — | $480,600 | $131,579 | 4.2% |
| 03851 | 4,333 | $1,587 | $314,300 | $93,412 | 14.3% |
| 03884 | 4,306 | $1,635 | $427,900 | $122,105 | 6.5% |
| 03839 | 4,279 | $1,549 | $335,600 | $88,346 | 32.3% |
| 03855 | 2,748 | $1,417 | $339,400 | $100,194 | 6.0% |
| 03869 | 2,456 | $1,771 | $413,500 | $87,215 | 22.3% |
| 03823 | 2,203 | $1,574 | $476,900 | $148,365 | 17.1% |
| 03887 | 1,739 | $1,500 | $292,800 | $91,875 | 3.1% |
| 03852 | 205 | — | $357,100 | $154,583 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Strafford County
What is the crime rate in Strafford County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Strafford County recorded 88 violent and 740 property crimes per 100,000 residents (119 violent and 998 property crimes in all).
Which place in Strafford County has the highest rent?
Barrington has the highest median gross rent, $1,867 (±$194) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Strafford County has the lowest rent?
Farmington has the lowest median gross rent, $1,096 (±$110) a month.
What is the median rent in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
The median gross rent in Strafford County is $1,488 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Strafford County, New Hampshire
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Strafford County, New Hampshire
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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