Median Age
26 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 42% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
12%
Durham, NH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,662
Population
16,091
Renter Mix
45% Rent
The very picture of a classic New England college town
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Historic
Durham, NH is the kind of town where a world-class research university and a close-knit community share the same zip code. The University of New Hampshire anchors nearly every aspect of life here, drawing educators, researchers, and students who give the town its intellectual energy and steady economic backbone. Sitting along the Oyster River in Strafford County, Durham offers a small-town atmosphere that feels grounded and genuine rather than manufactured.
Neighborhoods close to the UNH campus pulse with activity, while quieter residential streets just a short drive away offer a slower, more settled pace. The town's identity shifts naturally between these two rhythms, making it appealing to a wide range of residents. Dover and Portsmouth are both within easy reach, connecting Durham to a broader job market and a livelier dining and arts scene.
The rental landscape here leans heavily toward housing that serves the university community, including apartment communities with traditional layouts, converted older homes divided into units, and smaller-scale residential buildings. Because UNH is one of New Hampshire's flagship institutions and the state's primary land-grant university, the academic calendar shapes the town's energy throughout the year, giving Durham a sense of purpose and momentum that carries well beyond graduation season.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,266
Average: $136,778
Education
8,332
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,908
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Durham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Durham, NH is $1,062 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, $1,957 for two bedrooms, and $2,987 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durham has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,662/month
623 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Durham, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
643 Students
Public
Grades K-8
643 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
844 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UNH Observatory
- Woodman Institute Museum
- Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Great Bay Discovery Center and NERR
- Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.