It is one of the two principal settlements in the town, along with Bow Lake Village.

Route 126 connects Center Strafford with Barnstead to the northwest and Barrington to the southeast.

Route 202A connects the village with Northwood to the southwest and Rochester to the northeast.

The former Austin Cate Academy (now garrisoned by the 195th Regiment (RTI), New Hampshire Army National Guard), plus the town offices, post office, and Austin Hall (Strafford Historical Society) are all in Center Strafford.

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