The Town FilesStrafford County, New Hampshire
132,575 people. The median home is worth $362,800 (typical New Hampshire town: $357,650) and the median household earns $88,570.
Towns in Strafford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 32,741 | $436,700 | $94,829 | 36.9 |
| Rochester | 32,492 | $279,100 | $80,836 | 43.0 |
| Durham | 15,490 | $504,300 | $124,056 | 20.8 |
| Somersworth | 11,855 | $318,400 | $74,504 | 38.4 |
| Durham | 11,147 | $498,000 | $112,070 | 20.1 |
| Barrington | 9,326 | $399,100 | $110,323 | 38.7 |
| Farmington | 6,722 | $289,200 | $66,943 | 49.1 |
| Lee | 4,520 | $480,600 | $131,579 | 42.9 |
| Milton | 4,482 | $318,400 | $94,493 | 45.7 |
| Strafford | 4,230 | $427,900 | $122,105 | 46.3 |
| Farmington | 3,824 | $229,600 | $55,029 | 42.9 |
| New Durham | 2,693 | $339,400 | $100,194 | 46.5 |
| Rollinsford | 2,597 | $398,100 | $89,500 | 38.8 |
People and housing
| Strafford County | Typical New Hampshire town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,800 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,488 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $88,570 | $94,107 |
| Median age | 38.2 | 46.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
46,517 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,687 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 529 storm events in Strafford County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Strafford County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).