At a Glance
Median Income
$83,862
$59,262 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
Zillow: $594,403
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
642/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Exeter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 2.1% (42% 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 $594,403. 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 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 642/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population10,138
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,253/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,862
Per Capita$59,262
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
A
Home Value$349,300
Rent$1,569
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$594,403
Housing Units4,895
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property642/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary71/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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