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Derry, New Hampshire

Introduction to Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire is 10 miles SE of Manchester, New Hampshire and 38 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Rockingham county. The population of the town is 34,021.

Derry History

Originally settled by Scottish-Irish families in 1719, the town of Derry was named after the city of Derry in Northern Ireland. Derry was officially incorporated as a town in 1827. The first potatoes planted in the U.S. were planted in Derry. It was also a prominent linen and leather-making center until other textile industries were established in the south. It is also home to one of America’s oldest public schools, Pinkerton Academy, which was established in 1814.

Derry and nearby Attractions

  • Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site
  • Leach Library
  • Children's Metamorphosis Museum
  • Derry Historical Society & Museum

Things To Do In Derry

The Robert Frost Homestead is the former home of poet Robert Frost and is a National Historic Landmark. The Derry Historical Society and Museum showcases a rare collection of memorabilia and artifacts, which provide knowledge about the city’s social and cultural history. Outdoor recreational attractions include the Ballard State Forest and the Rockimgham Recreational Trail, which offer opportunities for a number of recreational activities.

Derry Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Derry Higher Education

New Hampshire College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Merrimack College and Northern Essex Community College provide higher education in the area.

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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