Exeter, New Hampshire
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A practical guide to housing, commuting, property taxes, amenities and everyday life in Exeter.
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Region
Seacoast
County
Rockingham County
Population
Data coming soon
Total tax rate
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About Exeter
A tidal river town with a traditional downtown, an Amtrak Downeaster station, and a housing stock weighted toward historic homes and walkable in-town neighborhoods.
Housing in Exeter
These figures come from ZIP-code tabulation areas mapped to Exeter, 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
- $455,004
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,856/mo
- Owner-occupied share
- 69.1%
- Housing units
- 6,900
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Population density
- 318 per sq mi
ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.
Property Taxes in Exeter
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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 Exeter, and the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Municipal Services & Utilities
Official municipal links for Exeter are being added. Municipal offices are the authoritative source for assessing, permitting, transfer station, water and sewer details.
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