At a Glance
Median Income
$88,901
$47,210 per capita
Home Value
$356,700
Zillow: $483,915
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Derry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Derry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derry residents earn a median household income of $88,901 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,210. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,884 business establishments, including 967 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derry is $356,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,915. Median rent is $1,473/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Derry reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 829/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Derry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derry has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population21,668
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,901
Per Capita$47,210
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$32,666M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,414
Housing
A
Home Value$356,700
Rent$1,473
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$483,915
Housing Units9,784
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property829/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary65/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation521 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Derry was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 967 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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