Durham, NH

Durham, New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire, in Strafford county, is 25 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 54 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Durham has a population of 12,664.

The People and Families of Durham

In Durham, about 25% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Durham features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Durham had a median family income of $83,609. Durham is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Durham, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Durham residents, with $13,550. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Durham Housing

In Durham, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Durham has higher property taxes than most places in New Hampshire, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Durham, 63% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Durham; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Durham use public transportation more than most people in similar towns. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

Durham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Durham, NH

Comparing Durham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Durham Almanac

Durham Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Durham Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Durham Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Durham residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Durham High Schools (2004)

OYSTER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
55 COE DR
603-868-2375
Serves 722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Durham Colleges

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University of New Hampshire

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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