Durham
“UNH town with serious quality of life”
$530K
Median home price
▲ 5.8% past year
About Durham
Durham is a college town with surprisingly broad residential appeal. The Oyster River School District is one of the best in NH, UNH provides year-round cultural programming, and Great Bay offers kayaking and birding right in your backyard. A quieter alternative to Portsmouth.
Market Snapshot
14
Days on market
median
$295
Price / sq ft
$18.90
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
4.5%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
8 min
to Dover
15 min
to Portsmouth
75 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Pease Tradeport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Durham
Spring
Great Bay Estuary birding season
Summer
UNH Dimond Library summer programs
Fall
UNH homecoming and foliage
Winter
UNH hockey and basketball season
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