Strafford County sits inland from the Seacoast in southeastern New Hampshire, covering Dover, Rochester and Somersworth along with towns such as Durham, Barrington, Lee and Farmington. Search homes for sale across the county and connect with a Bean Group agent.

Strafford County single-family market — August 2026

Year-over-year change in parentheses.

Median sale price: $585,000 (+12.5%)
Closed sales: 119 (+2.6%)
Days on market: 22 (+46.7%)
Sales volume: $79.2M (+19.5%)

New Hampshire REALTORS® data for August 2026. Read the full August 2026 market report.

Compare local markets

The county mixes city and town markets. Downtown Dover, Rochester and Somersworth housing, the Durham area, and the more rural towns to the north and west each have their own buyer pool and pricing pattern.

Before you buy

Property types include mill-era and antique homes, condominiums, multi-family buildings, newer subdivisions and homes on acreage. Municipal utilities are common in the cities, while wells and septic systems are typical in the surrounding towns.

Preparing to sell

If you are selling, buyers compare your home to others in its immediate market, not to the county overall. A Bean Group agent can review comparable sales for your specific town before you list.

Market updates

Strafford County town market reports

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