State rank#4 of 10
Smallest county132,575 residentsHillsborough
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 33017
Strafford County, New Hampshire
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population132,575
Household income$88,570
Unemployment2.3%
Life expectancy77.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Strafford County has 132,575 residents and ranks #4 by population among New Hampshire county equivalents. Median household income is $88,570. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Hampshire
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Strafford County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Strafford County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $362,800 median home value and $1,488/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,570, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Strafford County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, uninsured, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 39.3% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 2.3%, rank #2 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Uninsured: 5.6%, rank #2 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 39.3%, rank #4 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,505 residents, rank #9 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,488/mo, rank #8 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77.6 years, rank #8 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Hampshire
Rank and range use only counties in New Hampshire with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$88,570
$88,570; above the state county median of $88,416.
State rank #5 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$362,800
$362,800; below the state county median of $365,200.
State rank #5 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,488/mo
$1,488/mo; above the state county median of $1,289/mo.
State rank #8 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.3%
2.3%; below the state county median of 2.4%.
State rank #2 of 10 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.3%
39.3%; above the state county median of 38.8%.
State rank #4 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.6 years
77.6 years; below the state county median of 78.6 years.
State rank #8 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.2%
14.2%; above the state county median of 14%.
State rank #6 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.6%
5.6%; below the state county median of 6.9%.
State rank #2 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,505 residents
1 per 1,505 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,250 residents.
State rank #9 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 304 residents
1 per 304 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 275 residents.
State rank #6 of 10 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Strafford County FAQ
Is Strafford County a good place to live?
Strafford County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, uninsured, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 39.3% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Strafford County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $362,800 median home value and $1,488/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,570, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Strafford County?
Strafford County has 132,575 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Strafford County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 33017; the parent state FIPS is 33.
What is the median household income in Strafford County?
The ACS median household income is $88,570.
How much does housing cost in Strafford County?
Housing benchmarks are $362,800 median home value and $1,488/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,570, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Strafford County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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