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Peterborough

#1 in Best Places to Retire in New Hampshire
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Hampshire
  • 7 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Peterborough is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 6,450. Peterborough is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Peterborough offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Peterborough there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Peterborough and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Peterborough are above average.
    Population
    6,450

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $954
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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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
      106.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      182.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      654.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      45.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Peterborough

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,031
    National
    $55,322
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    Peterborough Reviews

    7 reviews
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    Peterborough, NH is an amazing place to live and raise a family! There are great amenities and lost to do around town.
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    Great small town community aspect. A considerably large amount of grassroots movements and events. A great local music and food scene. Quaint stores and charming people.
    Peterborough is a very romantic looking town. It's very artsy, full of creative people, and full of good organic food stores. On the downside, it's a very small town, the job market is awful, there's not much here.