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Londonderry, New Hampshire

Introduction to Londonderry, New Hampshire

Londonderry, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 8 miles NE of Nashua, New Hampshire and 38 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 23,236.

Londonderry History

Londonderry was originally known as Nutfield because the area was covered with nut trees. The town was settled in 1718 and chartered in 1722. The town received its name from Northern Ireland's city of Londonderry.

Londonderry and nearby Attractions

  • Nashua Historical Society Museum
  • Franco - American Center
  • Millyard Museum
  • Children's Metamorphosis Museum
  • Kingston State Park

Things To Do In Londonderry

Shopping centers in the area include Crossroads Mall Shopping Center and Appletree Mall Shopping Center. The Mammoth Green Golf Driving Range provides practice facilities to golfers. Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum, the Children's Museum of Portsmouth, the American Independence Museum, the Museum of New Hampshire History and the Henniker Historical Society Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history.

Londonderry Transportation

Manchester Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Londonderry Higher Education

Nearby institutions of higher education include New Hampshire College, Middlesex Community College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Merrimack College and Bentley College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLondonderry Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Londonderry Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Londonderry Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Londonderry People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Londonderry Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Londonderry Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Londonderry Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Londonderry, NH

Comparing Londonderry 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 Population84
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity310
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97

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