Strafford, NH is a small town located on the outskirts of Portsmouth with a population of about 1,500 people. Despite its small size, Strafford is well connected in terms of public transportation. The Seacoast Area Transit (SAT) operates daily bus services to and from Strafford as part of their SAT Coast service. The route runs between the city of Dover and Durham, two other nearby towns in New Hampshire. Additionally, Express buses operated by DOT run from Dover and Portsmouth to Boston Logan International Airport. Both express and regular services run every hour throughout the day making it easy for travelers to get in and out of Strafford conveniently. For those looking to stay closer to home, NHDOT offers the “Granite State Rural Transit” which serves all communities in Strafford County that have more than 250 people living within its borders. It provides door-to-door services for seniors and those with disabilities who need special assistance when travelling within the County. Overall, Strafford has an excellent public transport system which makes getting around town a breeze for locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Strafford takes 37.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Strafford get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 2.0% take mass transit