University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

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University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH

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A charming New England institution just minutes from the coast

Public College Town Walkable Rural Wildcats

The University of New Hampshire’s main campus in the small town of Durham is a cozy, traditional New England-style collegiate environment, dominated by the iconic Thompson Hall Clock Tower. With a student body almost equal to the local population, UNH is the focal point of the Durham community and serves as a major cultural hub for the area.

A cluster of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars near the east side of campus forms the main commercial district for the town, and this is where you’ll likely be spending a lot of your free time: Pick up your morning coffee at The Works Bakery, drop in for lunch at Young’s, or meet up with some friends after hours at Scorpions.

The beautiful surrounding landscape creates a scenic backdrop for everyday life and provides excellent opportunities for weekend explorations in the nearby nature preserves or a few minutes down the road at the ocean.

Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Oyster River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

643 Students

7
out of 10

Oyster River Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

643 Students

7
out of 10

Oyster River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

844 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UNH Observatory
  • Coppal House Farm
  • Woodman Institute Museum
  • Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.