The Town FilesBarrington, New Hampshire
Town in Strafford County · population 9,326 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,100
- Household income
- $110,323
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 38.7
Barrington is a town of 9,326 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $399,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of New Hampshire towns, better for families than 75% of New Hampshire towns, more upscale than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
How Barrington ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Barrington is worth $399,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $110,323, which is more affordable than 60% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,867 a month. 87.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barrington | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,100 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,867 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $110,323 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.0% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Barrington
| People | Barrington | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 92.5% |
Weather in Barrington
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.9 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Barrington since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 14, 1963 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 14, 1963.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 19, 2015.
Severe weather in Strafford County since 1996
Strafford County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4371: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Strafford County
Strafford County had 46,517 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Barrington itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Barrington
3 public schools with 969 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Elementary School | 1-4 | 418 | 13.9 |
| Barrington Middle School | 5-8 | 395 | 12.3 |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | PK-K | 156 | 15.6 |
Towns near Barrington
- Rochester, NH6.5 mi · 32,492 people · home $279,100
- Lee, NH6.8 mi · 4,520 people · home $480,600
- Nottingham, NH7.5 mi · 5,229 people · home $457,500
- Durham, NH7.6 mi · 11,147 people · home $498,000
- Strafford, NH7.8 mi · 4,230 people · home $427,900
- Somersworth, NH8.0 mi · 11,855 people · home $318,400
- Dover, NH8.1 mi · 32,741 people · home $436,700
- Durham, NH9.1 mi · 15,490 people · home $504,300
Barrington questions
Is Barrington, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barrington scores better for retirees than 30% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 29%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Barrington?
The median owner-occupied home in Barrington is valued at $399,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,323, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,867 a month.
What is the weather like in Barrington?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38.9 inches of snow.
Does Barrington get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Barrington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 14, 1963. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)