Exeter, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,138 Population 2,253/sq mi density
$83,862 Median Income $59,262 per capita
$349,300 Home Value $616,112 Zillow
$1,569 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
37 Violent Crime/100K 549 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,862 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$349,300 home value, $1,569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Exeter, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,862
12% above
$59,262 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
24% above
Zillow: $616,112
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
35% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Exeter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Exeter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
124%
Rent
135%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Exeter residents earn a median household income of $83,862 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,262. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Exeter is $349,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,112. Median rent is $1,569/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Exeter reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 549/100K.

Education

52.1% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Exeter has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,138
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,253/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,862
Per Capita$59,262
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A
Home Value$349,300
Rent$1,569
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$616,112
Housing Units4,895
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property549/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation31 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Exeter was built in 1968.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.