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Rating 3.6 out of 5 154 reviews
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Great town with a lot of opportunities for jobs, excellent schools and lot of possibilities to grow.
Although there is not a lot to do, you'll find local treasures like the Stumble Inn, Mary-Anne's Diner, or the nearby 24 hour Red Arrow Diner.
I've lived in Derry for several years and have nothing bad to say about this town. There is everything you could want in a town, including a movie theater and close access to the highways so you can quickly go north to visit the White Mountains! Something I would like to see changed it the number of chain restaurants. We do have some small mom and pop businesses but it would be nice to support more small-town families rather than chain restaurants.
For nearly 300 years we have been a town and a community. During those years, hundreds of thousands of hard working men and women have called Derry home. We have also been home to many remarkable men and women who have gained national reputation. Among those that have not been previously mentioned are: Mary Lyon, a pioneer in the education of women; Robert Frost, America’s favorite poet; Buddy Stewart, a pioneer of jazz; Robert Rogers, a military innovator; Alan B. Shepard, America’s first man in space; George “Lefty’ Tyler, the star pitcher with the “Miracle Braves” of 1916; Samantha Brown, the star of many travel television shows; and Trish Dunn-Luoma, a multi-medal winning Olympian.
I like how Derry is pretty cool to be at and I do not want Derry to change at all . I think I will like Derry and it might be the right place to be at and I also wanted the movies it and it chapter 2 as well .
Derry is an amazing small town. While it may be the 4th largest town in New Hampshire, it still lacks big box stores and tourism. Derry is known nationally for it being home town to astronaut Allan B. Sheppard, who was the first astronaut in space. We have lakes to swim in, trails to hike, and above all the homey feel that all families are looking for
Quaint little town with little to no nightlife. Cute traditions, kind people, nice community events, small and local restaurants/cafes, and a beautiful public library.
I've just moved here, but I already love it. My husband went to high school here and still has family in the area, but besides that I love how it feels like the country in many areas but also has a bustling downtown with every store and business you could ever need!
A little bit of everything here. From the best high school to many denomination churches.
Great friendly and diverse community.
A town that makes everyone feel welcome.
Great friendly and diverse community.
A town that makes everyone feel welcome.
Due to its small size, Derry is a close-knit community. Of course, this leads to a lot of bickering. It is a great place to attend high school, however, due to Pinkerton Academy's wide selection of courses.
I would love to tell everyone how amazing Derry is but then everyone would want to live here! So I won't tell you all the great points (I'm limited in characters anyway) but I will tell you the most important (imho)! We have an exceptional setup when it comes to emergency services. Our fire department is well-recognized for various achievements and is constantly striving to become even better through education, training and various national distinctions. Our police department does a great job of protecting the town including our very own Pinkerton Academy which has a multi building setup that rivals many colleges. We have the small town feel, big city services and close proximity to malls, airports, and leisure opportunities like the White Mountains.
There isn’t much business or things to do but it’s a great place. The education is amazing and it is nice and close to many fun cities around like Portsmouth, Portland, and Boston.
Derry has an amazing school system that prepares kids for college and the work field. It is growing as more businesses are coming and expanding.
Overall, my experience in Derry, NH has been that of any typical New Hampshire suburb. The safety, as with the majority of New Hampshire, has been very good, with almost no legitimate threats to my safety. The schooling in Derry is hit-or-miss; in the case of high schooling, primarily Pinkerton Academy, the education ranges from excellent to terrible, depending on the teacher. There is nothing to mention regarding the nightlife in Derry, being no better or worse than the average NH town. The affordability is a bit of an issue, with it being one of the highest-taxed locations in the state, which adds to the cost of living. The diversity is lacking, as is the case with much of the state, being almost entirely white. The commute time is overall pretty good, taking a short amount of time to reach a variety of locations with little to no traffic. In my experience, it can be sometimes difficult to find a job in Derry, although it is not impossible if you search enough.
Derry is a small suburb near Manchester. It is overall just an average town, nothing super special about it. It has easy highway access to travel, allowing for easy commute time to other cities in the area.
Great school district, fairly good commuter location, Derry is largely a bedroom community with smaller neighborhoods and a decent number of amenities such as stores, supermarkets, a theater, etc. Pinkerton Academy, the local high school, is a large facet of the community.
I moved to Derry four years ago and I love living here. I do not ever plan on moving out of Derry. I am wanting to stay in Derry for the school systems. I want to make sure my son gets a better education than I received from a public school. Derry is clean and almost everyone is welcoming and nice.