Population 7,199 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stratham
Household size in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Stratham sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Stratham skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Stratham, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stratham
Renters in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in Stratham rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Stratham than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Stratham has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Stratham has newer homes than the great majority of New Hampshire cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,465 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,460 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,634 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,520 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,054 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stratham costs $2,520 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,054 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stratham
Bachelor's degrees in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.0% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.7% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Stratham: 69.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, as it has nationally. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Stratham: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stratham
| Period | Stratham | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Stratham has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stratham compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham | 2.63 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 1989 | $2,520 | 69.7% | 98.7% | 2.5% |
| Greenland | 2.50 | 48.8 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 1987 | $2,442 | 61.4% | 98.1% | 2.4% |
| North Hampton Center | 2.66 | 46.8 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 1980 | $1,805 | 58.0% | 91.9% | 2.2% |
| Jady Hill | 2.45 | 42.8 | 9.9% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 1989 | $1,498 | 58.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Newfields | 2.98 | 44.0 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1990 | $1,767 | 63.1% | 97.3% | 1.3% |
| North Hampton | 2.27 | 51.0 | 3.2% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,901 | 53.1% | 95.7% | 1.3% |
| West Rye | 2.30 | 49.9 | 2.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 1988 | $2,121 | 48.4% | 96.9% | 1.7% |
| Exeter | 2.44 | 45.4 | 7.1% | 25.4% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,901 | 56.4% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Newmarket | 2.19 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 47.1% | 4.6% | 1982 | $1,636 | 49.5% | 97.6% | 1.2% |
| Rye Beach | 2.44 | 56.5 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 17.3% | 1981 | $1,775 | 55.9% | 96.6% | 5.5% |
| Marshall Corner | 2.60 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 26.9% | 7.4% | 1984 | $2,232 | 58.4% | 97.9% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stratham. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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