Strafford County, New Hampshire Housing Market
In Strafford County, New Hampshire, the median home value is $362,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,488. This places Strafford County at #377 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 within New Hampshire.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,289
- Establishments: 3,025
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 260
- Multi-family: 190
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 57,756 (avg $90,290)
- Outflow: 54,528 (avg $90,196)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Strafford County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03884 | 330.7 | +8.59% | 2025 |
| 2 | 03869 | 303.5 | -9.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 03835 | 334.1 | +10.56% | 2025 |
| 4 | 03839 | 290.2 | +2.49% | 2025 |
| 5 | 03820 | 324.6 | +7.07% | 2025 |
| 6 | 03868 | 321.9 | +5.93% | 2025 |
| 7 | 03861 | 295.7 | +5.32% | 2025 |
| 8 | 03855 | 314.7 | +2.90% | 2025 |
| 9 | 03878 | 314.3 | +3.66% | 2025 |
| 10 | 03867 | 329.4 | +6.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Strafford County Compares
| Metric | Strafford County | New Hampshire Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,800 | $349,500 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,488 | $1,318 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.1% | 74.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 22.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Strafford County is 3.8% above the New Hampshire state average and 59.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,488/month is 12.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Strafford County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.1%, compared to 74.3% in New Hampshire and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | Florida | $362,200 | $1,712 |
| Sherburne County | Minnesota | $361,400 | $1,127 |
| Orange County | Virginia | $364,200 | $1,205 |
| Mineral County | Montana | $364,300 | $801 |
| York County | South Carolina | $361,300 | $1,387 |
Other Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack County | $367,600 | $1,360 | 73.5% |
| Belknap County | $374,900 | $1,167 | 80.1% |
| Grafton County | $344,500 | $1,301 | 71.3% |
| Carroll County | $388,900 | $1,195 | 83.4% |
| Hillsborough County | $421,100 | $1,623 | 67.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).