Derry, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Rockingham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
21,668 Population 1,353/sq mi density
$88,901 Median Income $47,210 per capita
$356,700 Home Value $506,795 Zillow
$1,473 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
117 Violent Crime/100K 728 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,901 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$356,700 home value, $1,473/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Derry, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,901
18% above
$47,210 per capita
Home Value
$356,700
27% above
Zillow: $506,795
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
27% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
728/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
127%
Rent
127%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
31%
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 5.4% (50% 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 $506,795. 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 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 728/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population21,668
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,901
Per Capita$47,210
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$32,666M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,414

Housing

A
Home Value$356,700
Rent$1,473
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$506,795
Housing Units9,784
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property728/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 967 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.