Durham, NH Housing Market & City Data
Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Durham home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (October 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED2.1%
- Highschool Education5.5%
- Some College17.4%
- Bachelors Degree34.1%
- Graduate Degree41.0%
- Total College or Above75.1%
- Stem Degree52.7%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male46.9%
- Female53.1%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married20.0%
- Divorced2.8%
- Never Married75.7%
- Widowed1.6%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 37.7% |
| 19–29 | 38.0% |
| 30–39 | 3.6% |
| 40–49 | 4.8% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 5.7% |
| 60–69 | 5.5% |
| 70–79 | 2.8% |
| 80+ | 2.0% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
OTHER
Local Discussions
Community questions and conversations about living in Durham, NH.
- Is Durham, NH a good place to buy a house?0
Local perspectives on Durham home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.
- What are the best neighborhoods in Durham, NH for families?0
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- What should home buyers know about the Durham, NH housing market?0
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- Is it better to buy or rent a home in Durham, NH?0
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- What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Durham, NH?0
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- How much income do you need to buy a house in Durham, NH?0
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- How much are property taxes on a home in Durham, NH?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Durham, NH for first-time home buyers?0
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- What is it like to live in Durham, NH?0
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- What should I know before moving to Durham, NH?0
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Top Real Estate Agents in Durham, NH
Erin Proulx
Proulx Real Estate @ Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Portsmouth, NH
18 Years of Experience
Red Post Realty
Red Post Realty
Portsmouth, NH
13 Years of Experience
Mark Zoeller
Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Portsmouth, NH
21 Years of Experience
Neighborhoods in Durham, NH
No neighborhoods were found in the current property sample.