About

Life in Londonderry

Londonderry is a community of 12,307 people in New Hampshire. The median household income is $119,571, median rent runs about $1,952 per month, and median home values are around $469,500. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.

Londonderry at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Foreign-Born

3.7%

Broadband Internet

96.0%

of households

Population Growth

+3.9%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Londonderry$119,571
New Hampshire avg$99,031
US$80,734

Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland

Who lives in Londonderry: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Londonderry, the largest foreign-born group is from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (15.0%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

18.6%

of residents

65 and Older

16.5%

of residents

Households with Kids

28.7%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

23.3%

of households

Married Couples

56.7%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.69

people

Race & Ethnicity

White91.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Two or more races2.0%
Other0.5%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

United Kingdom15.0%
Dominican Republic14.1%
Colombia10.8%
England10.4%
Germany9.9%
Romania8.8%
Israel4.6%
Egypt4.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3.5%
Argentina3.5%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only94.4%
Spanish3.5%
Other Indo-European0.7%
French/Haitian0.5%
Other0.4%
Arabic0.2%
Russian/Slavic0.1%
Chinese0.1%

Cost of Livingrent 31% above NH average

Rent, home values, and income in Londonderry

In Londonderry, rent runs 31% above the NH average, and home values are 17% above the NH average.

Median rent (per month)

Londonderry$1,952
New Hampshire avg$1,491
US$1,413

Median home value

Londonderry$469,500
New Hampshire avg$402,500
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

57.4%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

26.1%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

108.3

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$7,568

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

83.8%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1983

median year built

Home Value Trend

$446,286
$612,389
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $612,389 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NH

Unemployment in Londonderry

Unemployment in Rockingham County, which includes Londonderry, is close to the NH average.

Unemployment rate

Londonderry3.4%
New Hampshire avg3.2%
US4.3%

Londonderry: Rockingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

3.1%
3.1%
2.9%
2.8%
7.2%
3.5%
2.6%
2.5%
2.7%
3.4%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Rockingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Londonderry is about 4% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Londonderry Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care21.8%
Retail13.6%
Professional & business services13.5%
Manufacturing12.6%
Finance & real estate8.7%
Arts, hospitality & food service7.2%
Transportation & utilities4.8%
Construction4.7%

City residents, wherever they work

Commute27.7 min avg

How Londonderry residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Londonderry, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone69.6%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.2%
Walk0.0%
Work from home20.4%
Other1.6%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min22.2%
15–29 min35.3%
30–44 min25.6%
45–59 min5.4%
60+ min11.5%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

    Small hub686k passengers boarded in 2025

    6 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025

    39 mi

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 78% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Londonderry runs 78% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

73.2

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

424.5

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Londonderry 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).

Coastal flooding · HighIce storm · HighDrought · ModerateHurricane · ModerateLightning · Moderate

Rockingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Rockingham County, which includes Londonderry, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindCoastal FloodHailWinter StormHeavy Snow

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202512Thunderstorm WindNone reported
202418Thunderstorm Wind$45.2M
202317Thunderstorm WindNone reported
202221Thunderstorm Wind$10.5M
202110Thunderstorm Wind$175,000
202020Thunderstorm Wind$275,000
201914Thunderstorm Wind$5,000
201819Heavy 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

Londonderry is about 4% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Air Quality38 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Rockingham County, which includes Londonderry, 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

Londonderry is about 4% of Rockingham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Londonderry 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

66.8"

Hot Days/Year

16

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

129

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

130

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
0°20°40°60°80°100°4.5"Jan: 2.44" precipitationFeb: 2.73" precipitationMar: 3.45" precipitationApr: 3.33" precipitationMay: 3.38" precipitationJun: 4.04" precipitationJul: 3.30" precipitationAug: 3.35" precipitationSep: 3.72" precipitationOct: 3.88" precipitationNov: 3.48" precipitationDec: 3.29" precipitation17°JJan: high 34°F, low 17°FFFeb: high 37°F, low 19°FMMar: high 46°F, low 27°FAApr: high 59°F, low 38°FMMay: high 70°F, low 48°FJJun: high 79°F, low 58°F84°JJul: high 84°F, low 64°FAAug: high 82°F, low 62°FSSep: high 75°F, low 54°FOOct: high 62°F, low 42°FNNov: high 50°F, low 33°FDDec: high 39°F, low 24°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan34°F17°F2.44"
Feb37°F19°F2.73"
Mar46°F27°F3.45"
Apr59°F38°F3.33"
May70°F48°F3.38"
Jun79°F58°F4.04"
Jul84°F64°F3.30"
Aug82°F62°F3.35"
Sep75°F54°F3.72"
Oct62°F42°F3.88"
Nov50°F33°F3.48"
Dec39°F24°F3.29"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Londonderry

Uninsured

5.0%

of residents

No hospitals inside Londonderry's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Parkland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Derry

Elliot Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Manchester

Southern Nh Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Nashua

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity30.7%US 36.8%
Diabetes8.5%US 12.6%
High blood pressure33.0%US 37.1%
Current smoking9.6%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity18.0%US 26.6%
Depression22.1%US 23.0%
Asthma10.3%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year78.4%US 78.2%

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.

Education10.6:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Londonderry

Londonderry's student/teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

1

within city limits

Private Schools

1

within city limits

College Degree Rate

46.0%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Londonderry (within 15 miles)

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

14.9 mi away

Public · 4-year · 11,434 students · in-state tuition $17,664 · 68% graduate · median earnings $77,989 (10 yrs after entry)

Manchester Community College

12 mi away

Public · 2-year · 1,587 students · in-state tuition $7,500 · 31% graduate · median earnings $53,199 (10 yrs after entry)

Rivier University

9.7 mi away

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

9.7 mi away

Public · 4-year · 1,157 students · in-state tuition $8,112 · 45% graduate · median earnings $71,477 (10 yrs after entry)

Nashua Community College

9 mi away

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

9.7 mi away

Public · 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, 15 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Londonderry

Londonderry has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lowell National Historical Park (15 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

15 mi away

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

28 mi away

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

National Historic Site

33 mi away

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

34 mi away

Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

National Historic Site

36 mi away

Boston African American National Historic Site

National Historic Site

38 mi away

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

38 mi away

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

National Historic Site

38 mi away

Public Libraries in Londonderry

Leach Library

276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry

Central library~55 hrs/week

Cities Near Londonderry

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Londonderry FAQ

Is Londonderry, New Hampshire affordable?⌄

Londonderry's median rent is $1,952/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $119,571/year. Median home value is $469,500.

Is Londonderry, New Hampshire safe?⌄

Londonderry's violent crime rate was 73 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 425 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Londonderry, New Hampshire?⌄

Rockingham County, which includes Londonderry, 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 Londonderry, New Hampshire?⌄

The cost of living in Londonderry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,952/month and median household income is $119,571/year. The median home value is $469,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Londonderry, New Hampshire?⌄

The average commute in Londonderry is 28 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