Durham, New Hampshire
Moving to Durham, NH
A practical guide to housing, commuting, property taxes, amenities and everyday life in Durham.
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Region
Seacoast
County
Strafford County
Population
Data coming soon
Total tax rate
Data coming soon
About Durham
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.
Housing in Durham
These figures come from ZIP-code tabulation areas mapped to Durham, so they are directional comparisons between communities rather than official municipal statistics. Verified municipal market figures are added as they are sourced.
- Typical home value
- $511,798
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,429/mo
- Owner-occupied share
- 64.4%
- Housing units
- 3,231
- Average commute
- 19 min
- Population density
- 260 per sq mi
ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.
Property Taxes in Durham
Estimate only
Estimated Property Tax Calculator
A verified total tax rate for Durham has not been loaded yet, so no estimate can be shown. Data coming soon.
Estimate only. Actual tax obligations depend on the municipality's assessed valuation of the specific property, any exemptions or credits, changes to municipal, county, school and state education rates, and other factors. Confirm figures with the municipality before relying on them.
Getting Around
Typical estimate — traffic conditions vary. Drive times are not live traffic data.
Schools & Education Resources
We publish objective links rather than school ratings. Start with the local school district, the individual public schools serving Durham, and the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Municipal Services & Utilities
Official municipal links for Durham are being added. Municipal offices are the authoritative source for assessing, permitting, transfer station, water and sewer details.
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