How long is the commute from Durham, NH?
Workers who live in Durham, NH take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
23.6% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Durham get to work
| Means of transportation | Durham | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.1% (±5.1 points) | 71.6% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 23.6% (±5.0 points) | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±3.8 points) | 16.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Durham, the average commute is lower than in Strafford County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Durham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Strafford County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Strafford County, Durham ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 222 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Durham
| Vehicles available | Durham | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±3.1 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±5.9 points) | 33.1% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±5.8 points) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±4.6 points) | 22.2% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Durham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Strafford County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Durham
| Durham | Strafford County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±3.8 points) | 16.2% (±1.2 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.9 points) | 93.5% (±1.0 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Durham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Strafford County (93.5%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Durham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | — | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Newmarket (community) | 3.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Newmarket | 3.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Madbury | 4.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lee | 4.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Newington | 5.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Dover | 5.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Newfields | 6.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| South Eliot | 6.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newmarket (community), NH (28.7 minutes), Newmarket, NH (28.2 minutes), Madbury, NH (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Strafford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lee | 27.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 8 | Rochester | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Rollinsford | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Somersworth | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Madbury | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Dover | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Durham | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Strafford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Durham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Durham (community).
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 Durham
How long is the average commute in Durham?
Workers who live in Durham, NH take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Durham without a car?
8.1% of households in Durham have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Durham?
19.4% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Durham worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Durham town, Strafford County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Durham town, Strafford County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Durham town, Strafford County, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Durham town, Strafford County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:19700, in state:33 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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