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Is Londonderry a Good Place to Live? Londonderry, New Hampshire: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Londonderry ranks #140 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #28 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in New Hampshire. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($119,571, #20 of 234), and trails on high rents ($1,952/mo, #216 of 231) and high living costs (108.3, #215 of 230).
Londonderry by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Londonderry's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Londonderry: its police agency covers a much larger area. See Is Londonderry safe?
What is the cost of living in Londonderry?
Londonderry's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,952/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $619,009, 20% above the typical New Hampshire home ($516,306).
| Measure | Londonderry | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 108.3#1046 of 1,308 | 104.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $619,009#953 of 1,187 | $516,306 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $469,500#928 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,952/mo#1070 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19.6%#407 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Londonderry housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Londonderry is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro.
New Hampshire housing market →Is Londonderry safe?
Londonderry Police Department serves 27,327 people across a larger area than Londonderry (population 12,225), so its rate is not a Londonderry rate and we don't rank Londonderry on safety. New Hampshire as a whole records 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Londonderry?
The median household in Londonderry earns $119,571, 44% above the US figure of $83,163 and 20% above New Hampshire ($99,782). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Londonderry | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $119,571#159 of 1,312 | $99,782 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.3% · US 4.3% | 3.2%#155 of 1,058 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 2.9%#14 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Londonderry?
The median resident of Londonderry is 42.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #331 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Londonderry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 42.4 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 46%#331 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 83.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Londonderry's schools and health?
Londonderry's 4 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (New Hampshire 87.7%), with 10.9 students per teacher and $20,750 spent per pupil. 30.7% of adults are obese and 8.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Londonderry | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 87.7% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 10.9#27 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $20,750#173 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 30.7%#436 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.5%#145 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.6%#213 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.8%#134 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,214 students are enrolled in Londonderry's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Londonderry?
The average commute in Londonderry is 27.7 minutes (New Hampshire 27.5); 0.2% of workers take transit and 20.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Londonderry scores 7.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1216 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.4°F and winters 28.4°F, with 40.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Londonderry | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 27.7 min#977 of 1,312 | 27.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 11.5%#1130 of 1,312 | 10% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 69.6% | 72.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0% | 2.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 20.4% | 16% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.2#1216 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.1 | 17.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 37.4 | 19 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 45.6 | 27.4 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 58.9 | 37.5 | 3.3 |
| May | 70.1 | 47.7 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 78.7 | 57.6 | 4 |
| Jul | 84.1 | 63.6 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 82.4 | 62.1 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 74.6 | 54.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 62.1 | 42.3 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 50 | 32.9 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 39.3 | 23.5 | 3.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Manchester Airport.
| Measure | Londonderry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 71.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 28.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 40.4 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Manchester Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Londonderry?
Rockingham County's air had a median air quality index of 38, and 85% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Rockingham County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, ice storm, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 61% of US counties.
| Measure | Londonderry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 38#228 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#525 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Rockingham County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Rockingham County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.019% | 91% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0023% | 78% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0071% | 73% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0071% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.083% | 52% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Londonderry compare with similar-size cities?
Londonderry is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #28 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 12,225.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry, NHPop. 12,225 | #140 | 66.7 | $119,571 | $1,952/mo | county/metro | 27.7 min |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #515 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data | 23.3 min |
| Pike Creek Valley, DEPop. 12,431 | #361 | 60.8 | $102,434 | $1,751/mo | no data | 20.7 min |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #916 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 | 15.6 min |
| Portales, NMPop. 11,968 | #1249 | 42.5 | $50,555 | $903/mo | 419 | 12.3 min |
| College, AKPop. 11,924 | #823 | 52.9 | $83,895 | $1,454/mo | no data | 16 min |
| Vermillion, SDPop. 11,878 | #1081 | 48.4 | $50,456 | $764/mo | 185 | 16.9 min |
| Belgrade, MTPop. 11,872 | #389 | 60.3 | $97,328 | $1,877/mo | 331 | 24.6 min |
| Evanston, WYPop. 11,800 | #614 | 56.5 | $76,516 | $805/mo | 163 | 17.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Londonderry compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Londonderry ranks #6 of the 20 New Hampshire cities we track, with a score of 66.7 against New Hampshire's statewide 83.4. Its households earn 20% above the New Hampshire median. Homes are 20% above the typical New Hampshire home.
| City | Rank in NH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover, NHPop. 8,479 | #1 | 80.8 | $153,281 | $2,254/mo | 17 |
| Lebanon, NHPop. 14,999 | #2 | 72.2 | $98,147 | $1,744/mo | 134 |
| Durham, NHPop. 10,681 | #3 | 71.2 | $112,070 | $1,302/mo | 92 |
| Portsmouth, NHPop. 22,545 | #4 | 68.9 | $106,219 | $1,869/mo | 203 |
| Dover, NHPop. 33,364 | #5 | 67.6 | $94,829 | $1,607/mo | 64 |
| Londonderry, NHPop. 12,225 | #6 | 66.7 | $119,571 | $1,952/mo | county/metro |
| Exeter, NHPop. 9,964 | #7 | 65.9 | $87,346 | $1,711/mo | county/metro |
| Concord, NHPop. 44,375 | #8 | 64.4 | $84,902 | $1,441/mo | 181 |
| Keene, NHPop. 22,939 | #9 | 63.7 | $78,445 | $1,342/mo | 143 |
| Hampton, NHPop. 10,101 | #10 | 63.5 | $97,163 | $1,654/mo | county/metro |
| Nashua, NHPop. 91,294 | #11 | 63.2 | $96,326 | $1,737/mo | 110 |
| Milford, NHPop. 8,956 | #12 | 61.1 | $78,684 | $1,557/mo | county/metro |
| Somersworth, NHPop. 12,111 | #13 | 60.8 | $74,504 | $1,477/mo | 114 |
| Derry, NHPop. 21,339 | #14 | 60.4 | $91,673 | $1,549/mo | county/metro |
| Rochester, NHPop. 33,144 | #15 | 60.2 | $80,836 | $1,369/mo | 106 |
| Laconia, NHPop. 17,085 | #16 | 60.0 | $73,218 | $1,224/mo | 184 |
| Franklin, NHPop. 8,799 | #17 | 57.6 | $71,648 | $1,110/mo | 113 |
| Manchester, NHPop. 115,643 | #18 | 57.3 | $81,007 | $1,564/mo | 323 |
| Claremont, NHPop. 13,078 | #19 | 57.2 | $59,096 | $1,146/mo | 183 |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #20 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 |
All 20 New Hampshire cities we track, by overall score. New Hampshire statewide: median income $99,782, violent crime 117.6 per 100,000.
How is Londonderry's score calculated?
Londonderry scores 66.7 out of 100, #140 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with New Hampshire's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Londonderry. Similar-size median 41.9.
76.8 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Londonderry. Similar-size median 56.5.
69.5 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Londonderry's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
84.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Londonderry's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
49.4 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Londonderry. Similar-size median 50.8.
86.8 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Londonderry. Similar-size median 48.3.
48.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Londonderry's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
32.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
62.5 - SafetyNot scored
Londonderry's police agency covers a much larger area, so its rate is not a Londonderry rate.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Londonderry.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Londonderry's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Londonderry has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Londonderry
Is Londonderry, NH a good place to live?
Londonderry ranks #140 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #28 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in New Hampshire. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($119,571, #20 of 234), and trails on high rents ($1,952/mo, #216 of 231) and high living costs (108.3, #215 of 230).
What is the cost of living in Londonderry?
Londonderry's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,952/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $619,009, 20% above the typical New Hampshire home ($516,306).
Is Londonderry safe?
Londonderry Police Department serves 27,327 people across a larger area than Londonderry (population 12,225), so its rate is not a Londonderry rate and we don't rank Londonderry on safety. New Hampshire as a whole records 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Londonderry?
The median household in Londonderry earns $119,571, 44% above the US figure of $83,163 and 20% above New Hampshire ($99,782). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Londonderry?
Median rent in Londonderry is $1,952/mo (Census), #1070 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 19.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Londonderry?
The typical home value in Londonderry is $619,009, up 2.7% in a year, against $516,306 for New Hampshire and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $469,500.
How are the public schools in Londonderry?
Londonderry's 4 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (New Hampshire 87.7%), with 10.9 students per teacher and $20,750 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Londonderry?
The average commute is 27.7 minutes, #977 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 27.5 minutes across New Hampshire. 11.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Londonderry?
Londonderry averages 50.1°F over the year, 71.4°F in summer and 28.4°F in winter, with 40.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Londonderry walkable?
Londonderry scores 7.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1216 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Londonderry at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Rockingham County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, ice storm, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 61% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Londonderry?
Rockingham County's air had a median air quality index of 38, and 85% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Londonderry?
Londonderry has 12,225 residents. The median resident of Londonderry is 42.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #331 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 83.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Londonderry compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Londonderry ranks #6 of the 20 New Hampshire cities we track, with a score of 66.7 against New Hampshire's statewide 83.4. Its households earn 20% above the New Hampshire median. Homes are 20% above the typical New Hampshire home.
What cities are similar in size to Londonderry?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Londonderry's population of 12,225 are Valley Falls, RI (#515 overall), Pike Creek Valley, DE (#361 overall), Beatrice, NE (#916 overall), Portales, NM (#1249 overall), and College, AK (#823 overall). Londonderry is #140.