Peterborough, NH
Living in Peterborough
Bikeability
30
Walkability
71
Commute
73
Public Transit
32
Affordability
54
Public Safety
72
Airports
46
Hospitals
38
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3k
Population
+140 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
53%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate17%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector46%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$225k
Median Home Value
-$1.3k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$838
Median Monthly Rent
+$104 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene55%
LP gas13%
Utility gas9%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peterborough
United States45
New Hampshire27
Manchester Metro Area31
Hillsborough County31
Property Crime in Peterborough
United States48
New Hampshire23
Manchester Metro Area29
Hillsborough County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peterborough
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peterborough, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peterborough, NH
Mountain Shadows School
2 miles, W
The Well School
3 miles, N
Dublin Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Cobb Meadow School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Peterborough, NH
Franklin Pierce University
8 miles, SW
Keene State College
16 miles, W
Fitchburg State University
22 miles, SE
New England College
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peterborough, NH
Monadnock Community Hospital
2 miles, NE
Cheshire Medical Center
17 miles, W
Heywood Hospital -
20 miles, S
Athol Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Peterborough, NH
Manchester Airport
27 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, S
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
59 miles, E
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
60 miles, SE