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Living in
Derry.
Derry is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, NH. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Derry
If you're considering a move to southern New Hampshire, Derry offers something like the suburban sweet spot—it's the fourth most populous town in the state with real infrastructure and job options, but it doesn't feel like you're living in a sprawling metro area. You're just 12 miles from Manchester if you need city amenities, yet the town itself has maintained its own identity with a downtown core and a genuine sense of community. The median household income sits around $92,000, and home values average in the mid-$391,000s, which is reasonable for the region; rental options run about $1,549 a month.
Derry at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Derry: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Derry, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (14.7%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NH
Rent, home values, and income in Derry
Rent and home values here are close to the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,278
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $503,007 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NH
Unemployment in Derry
Unemployment in Rockingham County, which includes Derry, is close to the NH average.
Unemployment rate
Derry: Rockingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Derry Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.3 min avg
How Derry residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Derry, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Small hub686k passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Derry runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
144
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
629
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Derry Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockingham County, which includes Derry, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45.2M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.5M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Heavy Snow | $3.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockingham County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockingham County, which includes Derry, is typically good — 309 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
309
per year
Moderate Days
54
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockingham County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Derry has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.4"
Annual Snowfall
75.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 3.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.33" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.38" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.30" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.35" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.88" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.48" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.29" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Derry
Derry has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Parkland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Elliot Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Manchester
Catholic Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Manchester
Southern Nh Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Nashua
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Derry
Derry's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Derry (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 1,587 students · in-state tuition $7,500 · 31% graduate · median earnings $53,199 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,231 students · in-state tuition $41,288 · 62% graduate · median earnings $72,105 (10 yrs after entry)
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,157 students · in-state tuition $8,112 · 45% graduate · median earnings $71,477 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,135 students · in-state tuition $7,590 · 32% graduate · median earnings $53,357 (10 yrs after entry)
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 443 students · in-state tuition $16,612 · 63% graduate · median earnings $71,477 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lowell National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Derry
Derry has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lowell National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayPublic Libraries in Derry
Derry Public Library
64 East Broadway, Derry
Taylor Library
49 East Derry Road, East Derry
Cities Near Derry
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Derry?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Derry FAQ
Is Derry, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Derry's median rent is $1,549/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,673/year. Median home value is $391,200.
Is Derry, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Derry's violent crime rate was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 629 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Derry, New Hampshire?⌄
Rockingham County, which includes Derry, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Derry, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Derry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,549/month and median household income is $91,673/year. The median home value is $391,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Derry, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Derry is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from