The Town FilesRollinsford, New Hampshire
Town in Strafford County · population 2,597 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $398,100
- Household income
- $89,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.8
Rollinsford is a town of 2,597 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $398,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of New Hampshire towns, more walkable than 90% of New Hampshire towns, better for cycling than 86% of New Hampshire towns.
How Rollinsford 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 Rollinsford is worth $398,100, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $89,500, which is more affordable than 22% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,809 a month. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rollinsford | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,100 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,809 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $89,500 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Rollinsford
| People | Rollinsford | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 25.9% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Rollinsford
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
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rollinsford since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 3, 1976 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 29, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 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 Rollinsford itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Rollinsford
1 public school with 146 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollinsford Grade School | K-6 | 146 | 13.3 |
Towns near Rollinsford
- South Berwick, ME2.4 mi · 3,825 people · home $396,700
- Dover, NH3.1 mi · 32,741 people · home $436,700
- Somersworth, NH3.2 mi · 11,855 people · home $318,400
- South Berwick, ME4.6 mi · 7,467 people · home $428,300
- Berwick, ME5.5 mi · 7,950 people · home $369,100
- Eliot, ME6.1 mi · 6,717 people · home $498,900
- South Eliot, ME6.4 mi · 3,719 people · home $475,600
- Durham, NH6.7 mi · 11,147 people · home $498,000
Rollinsford questions
Is Rollinsford, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rollinsford scores better for retirees than 44% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 52%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Rollinsford?
The median owner-occupied home in Rollinsford is valued at $398,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,500, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,809 a month.
What is the weather like in Rollinsford?
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 Rollinsford get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rollinsford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 3, 1976. 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)