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Durham vs Farmington

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Durham and Farmington
AttributeDurhamFarmington
RegionSeacoastSeacoast
CountyStrafford CountyStrafford County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingCoastalRural / country
Typical home value$511,798$290,476
Typical monthly rent$1,429/mo$1,096/mo
Owner-occupied share64.4%77.7%
Average commute19 min29 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterHome 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.Farmington is a rural town in Strafford County, in New Hampshire's Seacoast region. Residents report an average commute of about 29 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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