The Town FilesNew Durham, New Hampshire
Town in Strafford County · population 2,693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,400
- Household income
- $100,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 46.5
New Durham is a town of 2,693 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $339,400, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New Hampshire towns, better for families than 88% of New Hampshire towns.
How New Durham ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Durham is worth $339,400, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $100,194, which is more affordable than 71% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,417 a month. 94.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Durham | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,417 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $100,194 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.0% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.2% | — |
Who lives in New Durham
| People | New Durham | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 92.5% |
Weather in New Durham
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 11.7°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.4 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Durham since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2008 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 22, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 18, 2008.
Severe weather in Strafford County since 1996
Strafford County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4371: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Strafford County
Strafford County had 46,517 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in New Durham itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in New Durham
1 public school with 158 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Durham Elementary School | PK-6 | 158 | 10.5 |
Towns near New Durham
- Alton, NH4.7 mi · 5,894 people · home $430,400
- Farmington, NH6.0 mi · 3,824 people · home $229,600
- Milton, NH6.9 mi · 4,482 people · home $318,400
- Farmington, NH8.1 mi · 6,722 people · home $289,200
- Wolfeboro, NH9.5 mi · 3,300 people · home $475,200
- Barnstead, NH9.5 mi · 4,915 people · home $362,400
- Wolfeboro, NH10.5 mi · 6,416 people · home $546,500
- Gilmanton, NH11.0 mi · 3,945 people · home $363,700
New Durham questions
Is New Durham, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Durham scores better for retirees than 8% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 66%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in New Durham?
The median owner-occupied home in New Durham is valued at $339,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,194, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,417 a month.
What is the weather like in New Durham?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 61.4 inches of snow.
Does New Durham get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Durham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)