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Derry, NH


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Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire is 10 miles SE of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 38 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Rockingham county. The town is part of the Lawrence metro area. The population of Derry is 34,021.

The People and Families of Derry

In Derry, about 58% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Derry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Derry had a median family income of $61,625.

Political Inclinations

Among Derry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $15,600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Derry Housing

Of the housing in Derry, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Derry than most places in New Hampshire.

Commuting

In Derry, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Derry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Derry Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Derry Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Derry Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Derry, NH

Comparing Derry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Public Transportation Use38
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime93
Low Violent Crime82

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