Median Age
26 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 42% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
12%
Durham
Durham, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,660
Population
16,091
Renter Mix
45% Rent
The very picture of a classic New England college town
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River
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Sitting right across the Maine state line juts minutes inland from the Atlantic, the town of Durham is best known as home to the University of New Hampshire and its 15,000 students. The campus dominates the landscape, with the adjacent Downtown district offering a wide selection of coffeehouses and restaurants catering to the university population and locals alike.
The local rental market is quite diverse, ranging from affordable student apartments to upscale suburban homes and everything in between. The whole town reflects the timeless character of New England, from the historic architecture to the tranquil rivers to the sprawling forests that explode with color every fall. When you’re looking for a change of scenery, Boston is only about 90 minutes down Interstate 95, and the region’s mountains and ski resorts are close at hand as well.
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Durham, NH is $1,058 for a studio, $1,657 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Durham has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,657/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 February 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.