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Derry, NH Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaac Howard

Derry quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, I'm a 44-year-old electrician and Household incomes average around $88,901 in Derry. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots?

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Nicholas James

What surprised you most about Derry?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this ...

6 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Arianna R.

Moving to Derry with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Derry sits at 98.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public t...

0 replies 5 upvotes moving
Emmett Foster

Unpopular opinion about Derry

First post here. I've been here for 13 years and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,473/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, ...

2 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Arianna R.

Best areas to explore in Derry?

Crime rate is something to consider -Derry sits at 98.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Ther...

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Hailey Davis

Freelancing from Derry -experience?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $356,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $356,700 on average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing t...

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Isaac Howard

Moving to Derry -what should I know?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $88,901 in Derry. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Derry sits at 98.0 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the communi...

1 replies 14 upvotes moving
Emmett Foster

What to expect moving to Derry?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and With a population of 21,668, Derry is a small town. Household incomes average around $88,901 in Derry. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Hailey Davis

Moving to Derry -what should I know?

I'm single, late 20s, and You can expect to pay around $1,473 for rent here. Median household income is $88,901, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $356,700 on average. Household incomes average around $88,901 in Derry. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

10 replies 8 upvotes moving
hudson_local

Freelancing from Derry -experience?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 21,668, Derry is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech sc...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
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