Remodeling and Repairs in Rockingham County, NH
Every town and city in Rockingham County, with Census housing figures and links to each local page.
Rockingham County has 37 municipalities, including the city of Portsmouth, and about 137,800 homes. Atlas serves all of them. 13 percent of the county's homes were built before 1940 (state: 19 percent) and 23 percent in 2000 or later (state: 20 percent). The towns with the largest share of pre-1940 homes are Portsmouth (33%), New Castle (32%), Candia (24%); the most new construction since 2000 is in Epping (44%), Windham (44%), Brentwood (42%).
Towns and cities in Rockingham County
Figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates). Linked towns have their own page.
| Town or city | Homes | Median year built | Built before 1940 | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | 3,020 | 1980 | 5% | 93% |
| Auburn | 2,010 | 1984 | 12% | 94% |
| Brentwood | 1,620 | 1995 | 14% | 96% |
| Candia | 1,440 | 1979 | 24% | 92% |
| Chester | 1,850 | 1991 | 16% | 98% |
| Danville | 1,910 | 1993 | 7% | 97% |
| Deerfield | 1,840 | 1985 | 19% | 91% |
| Derry | 14,320 | 1983 | 8% | 70% |
| East Kingston | 860 | 1994 | 12% | 96% |
| Epping | 3,280 | 1989 | 8% | 86% |
| Exeter | 7,340 | 1979 | 23% | 69% |
| Fremont | 1,770 | 1988 | 16% | 90% |
| Greenland | 1,700 | 1987 | 5% | 93% |
| Hampstead | 3,980 | 1988 | 6% | 82% |
| Hampton | 10,380 | 1978 | 14% | 74% |
| Hampton Falls | 930 | 1981 | 15% | 86% |
| Kensington | 730 | 1987 | 17% | 93% |
| Kingston | 2,800 | 1982 | 11% | 74% |
| Londonderry | 10,200 | 1986 | 3% | 86% |
| New Castle | 470 | 1975 | 32% | 93% |
| Newfields | 640 | 1991 | 21% | 95% |
| Newington | 370 | 1984 | 22% | 87% |
| Newmarket | 4,500 | 1983 | 18% | 53% |
| Newton | 1,910 | 1983 | 20% | 90% |
| North Hampton | 2,180 | 1984 | 18% | 91% |
| Northwood | 2,260 | 1970 | 23% | 89% |
| Nottingham | 2,210 | 1992 | 6% | 94% |
| Plaistow | 3,210 | 1978 | 13% | 78% |
| Portsmouth | 11,370 | 1959 | 33% | 52% |
| Raymond | 4,510 | 1983 | 10% | 86% |
| Rye | 2,930 | 1972 | 19% | 85% |
| Salem | 13,740 | 1977 | 4% | 76% |
| Sandown | 2,400 | 1986 | 11% | 83% |
| Seabrook | 4,150 | 1986 | 5% | 68% |
| South Hampton | 340 | 1976 | 19% | 89% |
| Stratham | 3,020 | 1986 | 6% | 93% |
| Windham | 5,590 | 1996 | 6% | 94% |
Towns with full service pages
- Atlas in LondonderrySiding, roofing pages with local notes and example ballparks.
- Atlas in RaymondSiding, roofing pages with local notes and example ballparks.
How Rockingham County homes are heated
4 percent of the county's homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes (state: 10 percent). Main heating fuel for the homes that are lived in:
| Main heating fuel | Rockingham County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 42% | 40% |
| Propane | 23% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 17% | 21% |
| Electricity | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone 5
The energy code places all of Rockingham County in climate zone 5. In climate zone 5 the energy code calls for R-20 cavity insulation, or R-13 plus R-5 continuous insulation, in new or rebuilt wood-frame walls, R-49 in the ceiling and R-10 insulation at slab edges to 2 feet deep. New Hampshire uses the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments (Table R402.1.2 gives these values).
Building codes in Rockingham County
The state building code applies in every Rockingham County town and city. Local enforcement varies: some have a building or code office and some do not have a local inspector, so we confirm permit requirements with each town before work starts.
Travel
Crew travel and fuel are part of every written Atlas estimate, wherever the house is in Rockingham County.