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Rockingham County

#1 in Best Counties for Families in New Hampshire
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in New Hampshire
  • 2 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C
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    Rockingham County is located in New Hampshire with a population of 302,479. In Rockingham County, most residents own their homes. In Rockingham County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Rockingham County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rockingham County are highly rated.
    Population
    302,479

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $295,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,164
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Rockingham County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      65
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      105
      500.1
    • Theft
      827.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Rockingham County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,619
    National
    $55,322
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      Rockingham County Reviews

      2 reviews
      Everything is of a pretty average small town
      • Dec 29 2014
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      There is a store for almost everything within a 10 mile radius
      • Dec 29 2014
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