Living in Derry, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Derry · Census data 2020–2024
Derry has 34,116 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $108,944 (10% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $432,000, the median rent is $1,547/month.
Derry at a glance
- Population
- 34,116
- Median age
- 40.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $108,944State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $432,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,547/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Derry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Derry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Derry the median home value is $432,000, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,547 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,565 a month in housing costs.
Derry median household income
The median household income in Derry is $108,944 and the income per person is $50,704. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Derry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,322
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.61
Derry demographics
- Population
- 34,116
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 12,970
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Derry ›
Education in Derry
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Derry have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Derry
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Derry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry | 34,116 | $108,944 | $432,000 | $1,547 |
| Windham | 16,038 | $189,583 | $723,300 | $3,218 |
| Hampstead | 9,102 | $112,348 | $521,100 | $1,299 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
| Sandown | 6,628 | $135,040 | $483,400 | $1,893 |
| Atkinson | 7,267 | $146,380 | $555,200 | $1,140 |
| Chester | 5,300 | $142,212 | $552,300 | — |
| Salem | 30,964 | $110,490 | $473,300 | $1,625 |
| Auburn | 6,119 | $153,253 | $600,300 | $1,893 |
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What is the median household income in Derry, NH?
The median household income in Derry is $108,944, 10% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Derry?
The median home value in Derry is $432,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Derry?
The median gross rent in Derry is $1,547 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Derry, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Derry?
The median age in Derry is 40.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Derry?
The average commute to work in Derry is 31 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Derry?
The unemployment rate in Derry is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Derry?
37.4% of adults in Derry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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