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What Durham is like for active adults

Durham is a thriving town near the coast of New Hampshire, not far from Portsmouth. A college town, it is home to the University of New Hampshire.  The population is about 10,000.  It is situated beside Great Bay at the mouth of the Oyster River. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia and Olivier Aumage.

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Where to Live & Real Estate Values

There are active adult communities here and in neighboring Portsmouth (see Active Communities link at right). The median value of a home had rebounded to between $250,000 and $300,000 in mid 2012.  Real estate taxes are high in NH and in Durham, with the median payment here being over $6,000. However there is no sales tax, and wages are not taxed (interest and dividends are taxed at 5%).

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What is special about this retirement community

Living in a college town near the coast and beautiful Portsmouth are big advantages.

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What is not special about this retirement community
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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who want to live in a college town with a favorable tax situation will like it here.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Portsmouth is just inland of the New Hampshire coast. Average Jan temp is in the mid 20s and average July temp in the low 70s.

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Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are restaurants both here and in Portsmouth. The University offers cultural opportunities.

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Crime
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Medical facilities
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Facts about DURHAM
  • State: NH
  • Environment: College Town,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Avg July Temperature: 60-80
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 4001-6000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
  • Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
  • State Sales Tax: No
  • State Income Tax: No
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)

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