Most Educated in New Hampshire

Top 26 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — New Hampshire

1 Hanover 88.0%

2 Durham 76.9%

3 Portsmouth 63.4%

4 Lebanon 56.4%

5 Exeter 52.1%

6 Newmarket 51.9%

7 Dover 49.2%

8 Londonderry 46.1%

9 Hampton 43.5%

10 Keene 43.4%

11 Hooksett 42.2%

12 Nashua 40.5%

13 Concord 40.1%

14 South Hooksett 37.3%

15 Derry 34.0%

16 Newport 33.9%

17 Manchester 33.5%

18 Milford 30.7%

19 Suncook 29.2%

20 Somersworth 28.7%

21 Hudson 28.6%

22 Rochester 26.7%

23 Laconia 25.3%

24 Claremont 20.3%

25 Franklin 19.2%

26 Berlin 14.2%

The most educated cities in New Hampshire have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Hanover leads with 88.0% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Hanover, 88.0% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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