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Strafford County, NH home prices

Strafford County, NH: the typical home is worth $510,070 as of 2026-05, up +3.0% over the past year and +283.8% since 2000. Listings run about $326/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Strafford County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.0%Cooling
Valuation+33%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market33 daysSeller's market

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1983: $59,330 → 2026: $510,070 (8.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$510,0702026-05
1-year+3.0%
5-year+43.4%
10-year+120.8%
Since 2000+283.8%
Population134k2024
Median income$84,7622023 · 6.0× income
Median rent$2,159/mo2026 · 5.1% gross yield
New homes/yr9422024
Price / sq ft$326listings
Days on market332026-06
Active listings2202026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $510,070, homes in Strafford County sit 2% above the New Hampshire median ($499,094) and 118% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #4 of 10 New Hampshire counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 33 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~33% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,518/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,159/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

York County, ME ($530,603) · Rockingham County, NH ($629,483) · Belknap County, NH ($513,553) · Merrimack County, NH ($491,873) · Carroll County, NH ($506,314) · Hillsborough County, NH ($526,336)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Strafford County, NH?
The typical home in Strafford County is worth $510,070 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Strafford County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.0% over the past year and +283.8% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Strafford County affordable?
At 6.0× the local median income of $84,762, Strafford County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Strafford County?
Median rent is $2,159/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Strafford County?
Homes here take a median of 33 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$132,893
2001$150,816
2002$174,334
2003$195,126
2004$220,952
2005$243,223
2006$263,978
2007$263,212
2008$248,429
2009$223,569
2010$212,440
2011$212,171
2012$189,031
2013$199,918
2014$210,073
2015$216,455
2016$229,040
2017$240,161
2018$260,527
2019$276,741
2020$291,310
2021$329,870
2022$371,897
2023$417,522
2024$459,061
2025$492,412
2026$508,490