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Exeter, NH
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Population
9,964
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,216
ZIP codes
0
Exeter and its ZIP codes
Exeter at a glance
- Exeter is about 14 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
- The median household income is $87,346, 12% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,500 (11% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,711 a month.
Local data for Exeter, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Exeter, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,346
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$357,500
Median rent
$1,711/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
57.4%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,061), German Americans (835), Italian Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Exeter.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,187
157,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $9,563 per person
How people get to work
Exeter, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Exeter, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,103
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,047
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Exeter, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Exeter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewfieldsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.4 |
| NewmarketCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Hampton BeachCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Amesbury, MACity | 8.6 mi | 12.3 |
| Seabrook BeachCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| EppingCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| PortsmouthCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| Salisbury, MACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Newburyport, MACity | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| RaymondCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| South Eliot, MECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Kittery, MECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| DoverCity | 15 mi | 26.7 |
| Kittery Point, MECensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Exeter, NH in?
- Exeter is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Exeter, NH?
- About 9,964 people live in Exeter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Exeter?
- Nearby places include Newfields (3.9 mi), Hampton (6.5 mi), Newmarket (6.8 mi), Hampton Beach (7.9 mi), Amesbury, MA (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023