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Living in
Exeter.
Exeter is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, NH. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Exeter
Exeter is a community of 10,138 people in New Hampshire. The median household income is $87,346, median rent runs about $1,711 per month, and median home values are around $357,500. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Exeter at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
6.3%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
+9.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Exeter: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Exeter, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (26.2%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.9%
of households
Married Couples
40.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above NH average
Rent, home values, and income in Exeter
In Exeter, rent runs 15% above the NH average, and home values are 11% below the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,491
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $609,503 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NH
Unemployment in Exeter
Unemployment in Rockingham County, which includes Exeter, is close to the NH average.
Unemployment rate
Exeter: Rockingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Exeter is about 3% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Exeter Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24 min avg
How Exeter residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Exeter, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM)
Regional airport · few flights91k passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Exeter runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
511.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Exeter Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockingham County, which includes Exeter, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45.2M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.5M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Heavy Snow | $3.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockingham County, county-wide
Exeter is about 3% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockingham County, which includes Exeter, is typically good — 309 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
309
per year
Moderate Days
54
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockingham County, county-wide
Exeter is about 3% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Exeter has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
62.6"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.63" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 3.57" |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 4.77" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.56" |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.95" |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.59" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.89" |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.66" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 4.95" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 4.12" |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 4.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Exeter
Exeter has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Exeter Hospital Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Portsmouth
Anna Jaques Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Newburyport
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education57.4% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Exeter
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Exeter (within 15 miles)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,261 students · in-state tuition $19,682 · 78% graduate · median earnings $71,477 (10 yrs after entry)
Northern Essex Community College
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,685 students · in-state tuition $7,452 · 23% graduate · median earnings $49,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,259 students · in-state tuition $7,650 · 36% graduate · median earnings $54,240 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lowell National Historical Park, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Exeter
Exeter has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lowell National Historical Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Exeter
Exeter Public Library
4 Chestnut Street, Exeter
Cities Near Exeter
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Exeter?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Exeter FAQ
Is Exeter, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Exeter's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,346/year. Median home value is $357,500.
Is Exeter, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Exeter's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 512 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Exeter, New Hampshire?⌄
Rockingham County, which includes Exeter, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Exeter, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Exeter is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $87,346/year. The median home value is $357,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Exeter, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Exeter is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from