Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Exeter
Exeter, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,604
Population
17,292
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Prestigious schools and a true sense of comradery
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Exeter is a peaceful reprieve in southeastern New Hampshire nearing the coast. Enjoy a variety of apartments, condos, and houses at a reasonable rate, along with the welcoming community that’s known for its comradery. Exeter is the proud home of excellent public and private schools, adding to the family-friendly feel of the city.
Enjoy numerous community parks like Swasey Parkway, popular for its riverfront views and variety of community events hosted on the park’s lush green. The Exeter Train Station is available for residents who prefer public transportation, but if you plan to commute by vehicle, then Highways 101 and 27 are at your service! Explore local hangouts after you find your rental in town such as Front Row Italian Pizzeria on Epping Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,992
Average: $120,884
Education
8,039
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,777
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Exeter has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Exeter, NH is $1,565 for a studio, $1,605 for one bedroom, and $2,352 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Exeter has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,605/month
819 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Exeter, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-8
171 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades K-8
171 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,447 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
442 Students
Great Bay Elearning Charter School (H)
Public
Grades 9-12
103 Students
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)
Public
Grades 9-12
19 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Town Landing
- Stratham Hill Park
- Great Bay Discovery Center and NERR
- Kingston State Park
- Coppal House Farm
Commuter Rail
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.