Madbury is a small, rural town in Strafford County adjacent to Durham and the University of New Hampshire. The town has no traditional commercial center, functioning largely as a quiet residential buffer between UNH and the surrounding countryside.

Madbury's rural roads and farmland give it a quieter character than Durham itself, while its proximity to the university provides easy access to jobs, culture, and services. The town includes conservation land and working farms.

Housing in Madbury tends toward larger lots, drawing families and university-affiliated residents who want rural space near Durham and the Seacoast job market.