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Durham vs Barrington
Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.
| Attribute | Durham | Barrington |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Seacoast | Seacoast |
| County | Strafford County | Strafford County |
| Population | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Setting | Coastal | Rural / country |
| Typical home value | $511,798 | $382,600 |
| Typical monthly rent | $1,429/mo | $1,867/mo |
| Owner-occupied share | 64.4% | 87.0% |
| Average commute | 19 min | 30 min |
| Total tax rate | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Character | Home to the University of New Hampshire, with a small walkable center, extensive conservation land along Great Bay, and a rental market shaped by the university. | Barrington is a rural town in Strafford County, in New Hampshire's Seacoast region. Residents report an average commute of about 30 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source. |
Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.
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