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Peterborough, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,343 Population 491/sq mi density
$81,836 Median Income $67,981 per capita
$323,700 Home Value $461,904 Zillow
$1,310 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 720 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,836 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$323,700 home value, $1,310/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Peterborough, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,836
9% above
$67,981 per capita
Home Value
$323,700
15% above
Zillow: $461,904
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
13% above
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
60% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Peterborough Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Peterborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
115%
Rent
113%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peterborough a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peterborough residents earn a median household income of $81,836 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,981. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peterborough is $323,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,904. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 26.4% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Peterborough reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 720/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

53.9% of adults in Peterborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peterborough has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,343
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,836
Per Capita$67,981
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532

Housing

A
Home Value$323,700
Rent$1,310
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$461,904
Housing Units1,597
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property720/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary60/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation795 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Peterborough was built in 1959.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.