In Strafford, New Hampshire, the median home price is $518,553, compared with the New Hampshire median of $514,103; median household income is $88,570; the population is 132,575; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Strafford at a glance
Population
132,575
Median Household Income
$88,570
Typical Home Value
$518,553
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
100.3
Avg Commute Time
26.0
About Strafford
Strafford has a population of 132,575. The median home value is $518,553, 1% above the New Hampshire median. Median household income is $88,570 (11% below the New Hampshire median). The most populated towns are Dover, Rochester, and Durham.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Strafford
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in New Hampshire
Every county in New Hampshire, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in New Hampshire
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in New Hampshire
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in New Hampshire
- 10Best school ratingsNew Hampshire School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in New Hampshire
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New Hampshire
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New Hampshire
Strafford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Strafford?
- Strafford has a population of 132,575 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Strafford?
- The median home value in Strafford is $518,553. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Strafford?
- Median household income in Strafford is $88,570 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Strafford in?
- Strafford is in New Hampshire.
- How many towns are in Strafford?
- Strafford contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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