How long is the commute from Exeter, NH?
Workers who live in Exeter, NH take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Exeter get to work
| Means of transportation | Exeter | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±4.5 points) | 72.1% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.0 points) | 5.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±3.6 points) | 19.4% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Exeter, the average commute is lower than in Rockingham County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Exeter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockingham County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockingham County, Exeter ranks 32 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Exeter
| Vehicles available | Exeter | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.1% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±5.1 points) | 27.3% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±4.4 points) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±3.2 points) | 26.2% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Exeter, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rockingham County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Exeter
| Exeter | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±3.6 points) | 19.4% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±3.4 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Exeter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Rockingham County (95.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Exeter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Newfields | 3.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stratham | 3.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 3.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 4.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Kingston | 4.8 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Newmarket | 5.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Falls | 5.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newmarket (community) | 6.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Kingston, NH (31.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | South Hampton | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | Auburn | 27.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 28 | Brentwood | 27.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 29 | Stratham | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 30 | Hampton | 25.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 31 | Newfields | 25.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 32 | Exeter | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 33 | North Hampton | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 34 | Newington | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 | Portsmouth | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Seabrook | 20.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 37 | Greenland | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 12 of 37 places in Rockingham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Exeter include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Exeter (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 Exeter
How long is the average commute in Exeter?
Workers who live in Exeter, NH take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Exeter without a car?
6.5% of households in Exeter have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Exeter?
19.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Exeter worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exeter town, Rockingham 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 Exeter town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:25380, in state:33 county:015).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 last updated on .
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