Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Quick Statistics
Portsmouth is a community in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, home to about 22,545 people spread across 15.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $59,916 a year, and a typical home is worth about $688,500. About 69.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the New Hampshire towns GeoStat tracks, Portsmouth ranks number 7 of 100 in population, number 14 in median household income, number 3 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Portsmouth typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 14°F. The area sees roughly 57 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kittery, ME | 2.9 mi. | 9,490 |
| 2. | Greenland, NH | 3.1 mi. | 3,549 |
| 3. | Rye, NH | 3.3 mi. | 5,298 |
| 4. | New Castle, NH | 3.3 mi. | 968 |
| 5. | Newington, NH | 3.8 mi. | 753 |
| 6. | Eliot, ME | 6.5 mi. | 6,204 |
| 7. | North Hampton, NH | 6.6 mi. | 4,301 |
| 8. | Stratham, NH | 7.2 mi. | 7,255 |
What is the population of Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
Portsmouth has a population of about 22,545 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Portsmouth, New Hampshire in?
Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the median home value in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
The median home value in Portsmouth is about $688,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
The median personal income in Portsmouth is about $59,916 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Rockingham County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 14 degrees, with around 57 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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