Cost of Living in Londonderry, NH

Population 26,217 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

146
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Londonderry lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $464,000 — 52% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in New Hampshire.

Located 8 miles southeast of Manchester, Londonderry falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 38% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 152
Rent 136

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Londonderry

The median home value in Londonderry is $464,100 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,790/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $130,841/year is 75% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, Londonderry has a cost of living index of 146 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$464,100
52% above avg
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
36% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,365
4 BR
$2,603
Owner-occupied 85.1%
Renter-occupied 14.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,790
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,404/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
5.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
19.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$130,841
75% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,034
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.2%
Graduate degree 17.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 343746597079848275625039
Low °F 171927384858646254423324
Precip" 2.442.733.453.333.384.043.303.353.723.883.483.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
100
Max AQI recorded
126
PM2.5 days
239
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,237
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Londonderry, NH?

Londonderry has a cost index of 146 (100 = national average). It is 46% above the national average.

What is average rent in Londonderry, NH?

The median gross rent in Londonderry is $1,790 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Londonderry?

The median home value in Londonderry is $464,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Londonderry?

The median household income in Londonderry is $130,841 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Londonderry, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Londonderry is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Londonderry, NH affordable?

Londonderry is above average in cost of living, with an index of 146 — about 46% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Londonderry?

Londonderry has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Londonderry at a Glance

Population
26,217
Median Income
$130,841
Home Value
$464,100
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
59.8°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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