At a Glance
Median Income
$81,836
$67,981 per capita
Home Value
$323,700
Zillow: $461,904
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
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)
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.