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Introduction to Stratham, New Hampshire
Stratham, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 19 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 46 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,355.
Stratham History
The Pennacook Indians originally knew this area as Winnicutt. The town was also known as Squamscott Peak or Point of Rocks due to its location between Great Bay and the Squamscott River. Governor Samuel Shute officially incorporated Stratham in 1716. The town was named after the town of Streatham, England.
Stratham and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Stratham
The Strawberry Banke Museum, the American Independence Museum and the Moses-Kent House Museum provide insight into the history of this area. The Sandy Point Discovery Center is also worth visiting. The city has hiking trails to Stratham Hill and a number of state parks as well. The Fox Run Mall and Newington Mall provide excellent shopping facilities.
Stratham Transportation
Air transport facilities are available at Pease International Airport.
Stratham Higher Education
The University of New Hampshire, Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack College and North Shore Community College are all nearby.
Stratham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Stratham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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