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Exeter vs Lee

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 Exeter and Lee
AttributeExeterLee
RegionSeacoastSeacoast
CountyRockingham CountyStrafford County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingWalkable villageRural / country
Typical home value$455,004$482,910
Typical monthly rent$1,856/moData coming soon
Owner-occupied share69.1%95.8%
Average commute25 min28 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterA tidal river town with a traditional downtown, an Amtrak Downeaster station, and a housing stock weighted toward historic homes and walkable in-town neighborhoods.Lee is a rural town in Strafford County, in New Hampshire's Seacoast region. Residents report an average commute of about 28 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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