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Peterborough

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Hampshire
  • 12 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
    Peterborough is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 6,524. Peterborough is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Peterborough offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Peterborough there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Peterborough and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Peterborough are above average.
    Population
    6,524
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $256,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $953
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      45.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      137.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      963.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      76.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%
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    Working in Peterborough

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,721
    National
    $55,322
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    Peterborough Reviews

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    I've lived in Peterborough almost my entire life and have enjoyed it. If you really put in the effort and want that small-town feel you can get it here. You can also easily keep to yourself if that's what you like and I can't recall many unpleasant experiences with anybody working for the town or in general. The town itself is great but real estate gets expensive and there isn't much in the way of well-paying jobs unless you want to work in factories on the outskirts of town or in nearby towns.
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    Peterborough's motto is "A great town to live in." a statement that couldn't be more true for my experience growing up in this quintessential small town. Peterborough is a great home for anyone who loves the outdoors and a tightly knit community. It is the perfect place for young adults to make a home and start families, as well as enjoy a musical, creative social life.
    Very tight-knit community that has an incredible focus on art and innovation. Slightly closed off from other communities, but what it offers is pretty great.
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